Contract Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $28.59 - $32.87 Hourly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: HAA 50140059-09/26
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Division of Accounting & Finance
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 W. Howard Pl. Denver, CO 80204
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Lynn Livingston LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This part-time position is anticipated to work 20 hours per week
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit for details. Some positions may qualify for
CDOT for All
CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Contract Administrator III works in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Accounting and Finance, Center for Accounting. The Center for Accounting ensures that all financial related transactions for CDOT are recorded in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and all State and Federal rules and regulations. The Center also manages contract operations at CDOT via a delegated agreement with the Office of the State Controller (OSC)
About the Position
This position reviews contracts in accordance with OSC guidelines and contract laws to determine risk factors and ensures that contracts are accurate and complete; serves as a liaison to communicate between the CDOT Controller, the Attorney General's office, the Contracting Unit of the Office of State Controller, and CDOT employees to ensure that proper funding and data are provided for the accuracy of processing contracts.
The Contract Administrator provides backup contract review as needed for engineering contracts and their modifications contracts, CDOT's Center for Procurement and Contracting Services (CPCS) contracts and their modifications, state building contracts, RUSH contracts and for all high-risk contracts, through the OnBase workflow within the CDOT Controller's contract review and approval process.
The position creates Docusign envelopes for electronic signatures, uploading the executed contracts in Suppliers Resource Management (SRM), releasing the outline agreements and purchase orders in SRM related to the executed contracts and updating the effective and expiration dates on the SAP Financial Records when the contracting documents are executed.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Analyze data contained in contract and commitment documents to ensure timely and accurate processing in OnBase and tracking in SAP.
• Review contracts in accordance with Office of the State Controller (OSC) guidelines and contract laws to determine risk factors and ensure that contracts are accurate and complete.
• Monitor and determine availability of funds prior to Controller's signature.
• Independently research, resolve, and coordinate any funding issues identified during the contract review process.
• Review and approve SAP re-release requests.
• Serve as a liaison to communicate between the CDOT Controller, the Attorney General's office, the Contracting Unit of OSC, and CDOT employees to ensure that proper funding and data are provided for the accuracy of processing contracts.
• Analyze and use judgement to independently resolve internal procedural issues regarding contracts to be signed by Controller as delegated authority for OSC.
• Create Docusign envelopes for multiple types of contracts, task orders and option letters, contract amendments and renewals for CDOT vendors, requesting additional documentation as needed, e.g. Power of Attorney or Certificate of Insurance.
• Troubleshoot issues with document envelopes and correct envelopes as needed.
• Track envelope activity and follow up with signers as needed and send executed contracts to relevant parties.
• Provide contract customer service and guidance to maintenance, business offices, project managers, contract administrators, facility contacts, supervisors, engineers, Accounts Payable and other personnel for contracting activities.
• Aid or provide backup for contract review as needed for engineering contracts and their modifications contracts, CPCS contracts and their modifications contracts, state building contracts, RUSH contracts and for all high-risk contracts, through the OnBase workflow within the CDOT Controller's contract review and approval process.
• Support the Controller's point person in updating and maintaining a library of CDOT Contract Templates.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• This position is anticipated to work 20 hours per week.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only

• At least six (6) years of contract, procurement, legal, business, accounting, or financial experience which included:
  • at least two (2) years of experience with a primary focus on reviewing contracts for accuracy and risk, reviewing statements of work, reviewing or writing contracts and modification documents, and/or processing a high volume of contracts through an established process.

OR
Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least six (6) years.
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in law, business administration, accounting, finance or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Experience with a primary focus on reviewing contracts for accuracy and risk, reviewing statements of work, reviewing or writing contracts and modification documents, and/or processing a high volume of contracts through an established process will be considered.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced contracting professional with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrated experience with contract law;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience reviewing and monitoring contracts;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles and standards (GAAP, GASB), procurement rules and Colorado State fiscal rules;
• Excellent customer services skills;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Strong research skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Experience with Docusign, SRM and OnBase.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, degree(s) conferred, your name and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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