Construction Recordkeeper III - Traffic Systems Construction Recordkeeper

Texas Department of Transportation • Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

Maintains construction project records and processes related paperwork; reviews and modifies contract documents to reflect changes to original agreement; monitors records to verify compliance with state and federal laws; determines payments due contractor for work completed; maintains liaison with construction inspectors and contractor's staff and trains others. Work requires contact with the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• 4 years of experience in record keeping, bookkeeping, or other related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Extensive knowledge of: Governmental policies and procedures, Contract development and oversight
• Considerable knowledge of: Equal employment opportunity guidelines
• Expert skill in: Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others, Using standard office equipment, Communicating technical information effectively, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems, Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meeting to instruct contractor's bookkeeper on record-keeping procedures.
• Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates with construction inspectors and contractor's staff to ensure project records accurately reflect changes and agreements
• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Monitors on-the-job training program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs; submits required monthly reports
• Prepares and submits monthly and final estimates; checks calculations against work log and estimate form to verify work is completed before payment is made.
• Processes change orders, supplemental agreements, and extra work orders.
• Maintains filing structure for each construction project within assigned area.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED