Job Description

Job Category: Project and Program Management
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The Opportunity
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure across Canada.
WSP is currently seeking a Contract Administrator to support our high-impact transportation projects. You'll be part of a dynamic and experienced team, working primarily from a dedicated project site office to oversee and manage construction contracts.
Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here

• Lead and manage complex municipal or highway capital construction projects
• Act as the key liaison between contractors, clients, design teams, utility companies, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project success
• Oversee all contract administration deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate execution that exceeds client expectations
• Negotiate contractual matters including pricing agreements, change orders, and claims
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the project team, guiding inspectors and ensuring quality delivery

What you'll bring to WSP

• Minimum of 4 MTO or equivalent municipal contracts administered, including 2 projects valued at $20M+
• Graduate of a Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering university program
• Certified by OACETT with the RCCA designation or registered with PEO as a P.Eng. (required)
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of OPS standards, drawings, and legislative requirements for road and highway construction
• Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and quality assurance practices

About Us:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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