About the position
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a Construction Records Auditor I for its Tyler District Headquarters located at 2709 W Front St, Tyler, TX. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding construction projects. The auditor will be responsible for auditing construction project records, verifying contractor compliance, and training others in record-keeping procedures. The role requires independent work on assignments, with unusual issues being referred to a supervisor. The auditor will also act as a liaison with the Federal Highway Administration and assist in departmental reviews of construction records. In addition to auditing, the Construction Records Auditor I will monitor material testing requirements and results to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Participation in meetings regarding contract administration is also a key responsibility. The auditor will perform and review construction records audits, coordinating with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements, and work orders. Training less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors is another essential duty of this position. The auditor will also verify contractors' compliance with federal requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and on-the-job training, as well as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements. This position offers a salary range of $42,521 to $67,671 per year, with opportunities for advancement and professional development. The work schedule is full-time during the day shift, and the role requires some travel, estimated at 10% of the time. The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and on-the-job training, among other perks.
Responsibilities
- Audits construction project records to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.
- Assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.
- Acts as a liaison with the Federal Highway Administration.
- Monitors material testing requirements, results, and reports for compliance with specifications and standards.
- Participates in meetings regarding contract administration.
- Performs and reviews construction records audits.
- Coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements, and work orders.
- Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
- Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and on-the-job training.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.
- No experience required; related college education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience on a year-per-year basis.
- Valid driver's license required for driving a state vehicle.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with governmental policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps.
- Experience in monitoring the status and progress of projects.
- Skills in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Benefits
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Health premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- Comprehensive wellness program/Wellness leave incentives
- Career development programs
