Intermediate Contract Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP
The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us
Take on a dynamic role where you’ll be at the forefront of delivering impactful roadway and linear infrastructure projects. As an Intermediate Contract Administrator, you’ll help ensure quality, compliance, and progress across construction sites while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to shape resilient communities.
Your Impact
- Conduct site visits and attend site meetings to monitor project performance and ensure alignment with design intent
- Oversee construction site activities, providing quality assurance and control for roadway and linear infrastructure projects
- Take ownership of project progress tracking, preparing detailed and accurate site reports
- Review and coordinate shop drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
- Respond to contractor requests for information (RFIs) and facilitate timely contract clarifications
- Issue and manage contract changes to maintain project scope, schedule, and quality
- Support constructability and quality reviews of drawings and specifications prior to and during construction
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and effective project outcomes
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 3+ years of experience focused on construction-phase project delivery
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering
- Certified or eligible for registration with OACETT (RCCA) or registered with PEO as a P.Eng. (asset)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination and reporting
- Proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities in a construction environment
- Solid understanding of OPS standards, drawings, and legislative requirements for roadway and linear infrastructure
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality assurance practices
- Experience with Civil3D, Microsoft 365, and Bluebeam; familiarity with City of Ottawa standards considered an asset
Why Choose WSP?
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours. • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 - 88,400 MB & ON: $60,900 - 83,800 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - 80,000
Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Bring your expertise to projects that matter. Join a team where your contributions directly impact infrastructure, communities, and the environment.
Apply today and help build what’s next.
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
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. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety].
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].