Texas Department of Transportation
Const Records Auditor I or II - Construction - ELP
🇺🇸El Paso, Texas, United States2 days ago
$45,521 – $76,028MidFull Time
The El Paso District Construction Office offers a unique opportunity for a Construction Records Auditor I or II to make a real impact on a growing and dynamic construction program. With oversight of more than 50 active construction projects, the El Paso District plays a vital role in delivering safe, high‑quality transportation infrastructure to the region, including projects administered through the Local Government Program.
In this role, the auditor will work closely with Area Offices and local government partners to review and audit construction records, coordinate on monthly and final estimates, change orders, and help ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with state and federal requirements. The position also involves verifying contractor compliance with programs such as EEO, DBE, providing guidance to inspectors and recordkeepers, and supporting project closeout efforts. With hands‑on involvement in complex projects and collaboration with engineers and construction professionals, this role offers the opportunity to directly support accountability, improve processes, and strengthen the integrity of the district’s construction program. If you’re detail‑oriented, enjoy problem‑solving, and want your work to truly matter, this is an opportunity to be part of something impactful.
Salary/ Plan Grade:
Construction Records Auditor I (B18): $45,521.00 - $71,055.00
Construction Records Auditor II (B19): $48,244.00 - $76,028.00
****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
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Construction Records Auditor I: Audits construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Construction Records Auditor II: Audits and conducts final review of construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the
supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Construction Records Auditor I or II:
· Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.
· Assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records and may act as liaison with this agency.
· 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 and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
· Prepares related correspondence and reports.
· Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business.
· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Construction Records Auditor II:
· Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
· Performs final review of contracts.
· Represents the district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
· Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Construction Records Auditor I or II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
Construction Records Auditor I : No experience required.
Construction Records Auditor II: 1 Year Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.
Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Construction Records Auditor I:
Extensive knowledge of:
· Governmental policies and procedures
Considerable Knowledge of:
· Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
· Equal employment opportunity guidelines
Proficient skill in:
· Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
· Monitoring the status and progress of projects
· Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
· Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Construction Records Auditor II:
Extensive knowledge of:
· Governmental policies and procedures
· Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of:
· Equal employment opportunity guidelines
Proficient skill in:
· Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
· Monitoring the status and progress of projects
· Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
· Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
· Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
· Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
· Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
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Applicant InformationThe 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.
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