Procurement Engineer- PEPS

About the role

Procures professional engineering contracts for the El Paso and Odessa Districts. Reviews contract management documents and provides assistance to district Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Develops contracting strategies and directs the procurement, administration and communication processes for professional services contracts
• Leads the consultant selection teams and ensures proper consultancy process; oversees and coordinates projects and program activities
• Negotiates job classifications and level of effort requirements with professional agencies
• Oversee and direct the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts and associated documents
• Covers activities for PEPS Service Center staff related to training, procurement rule changes, quality control, and special project assignments
• Develops professional service budgets
• Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
• Experience: 6 years of experience in engineering, procurement engineering or related engineering experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. TX Licensed Professional Engineer*

Qualifications

• Engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applies engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Skills

• Engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applies engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Schedule

• Full-time

Pay

• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

State Job Title/s

Contract Administration Manager II

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information