Contract Administrator

at  WSP

WSP is currently seeking a Contract Administrators to join our Transportation team in the GTA . You will work as part of a dynamic, energetic project team to support the oversight of construction contracts, primarily working out of a dedicated project site office.

• Lead and administer a complex municipal or highway capital construction project;
• Liaise with the contractor, client, design team, utility companies, government agencies and other project stakeholders, to ensure the overall success of the project;
• Maintain responsibility of contract administration deliverables, and ensure that they are delivered in a prompt and accurate manner, meeting and exceeding client expectations;
• Negotiate various contractual matters including price agreements, change orders and claims;
• Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to the project team, ensuring that they have the necessary guidance and feedback to effectively deliver their role;

What you’ll bring to WSP :

• OACETT ‘rcca’ and CET / C. Tech designation (or ability to obtain designation upon hire).
• Professional Engineers Ontario designation as a P. Eng (Considered an asset).
• Minimum 5-15 years’ experience in Civil Engineering Infrastructure, with a substantial focus on Highway/Roads and Bridge construction.
• Minimum 2 projects’ experience as a Contract Administrator on MTO, Regional or Municipal contracts with construction value greater than $10 million.
• Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule, quantities, and costs.
• Experience with progress payments, change orders, leading site meetings, preparation of minutes, and providing guidance to field staff in relation to contracts.
• Good knowledge of construction best practices, including equipment, materials, and quality assurance techniques.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work in fast paced, high change environment.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• A valid Ontario’s driver license with an acceptable driving record.

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.
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