Intermediate Construction Administrator

Intermediate Construction Administrator – Building Structures Group Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Professional Services Overview WSP is seeking an Intermediate Construction Administrator to join our Building Structures group in the GTA. The position reports to the Manager, Construction Administration and involves working with a multi‑disciplinary team to complete structural general conformance reviews for building projects in the GTA. Responsibilities Contract and construction administration and review to ensure general conformance to contract documents. Resident at the place of work as required; work independently under the general direction of the Project Manager. Perform field reviews in accordance with the construction contract documents. Chair meetings, prepare meeting minutes and issue to the project team. Carry out all quality assurance and quality control functions to confirm contractor’s adherence to the construction contract documents. Track change management details to ensure sufficient information for as‑built drawings. Facilitate and coordinate ad‑hoc meetings and document minute details. Coordinate and distribute design submissions, meetings, and minutes for the noted scopes. Issue payment certifications, site instructions, responses to RFIs, etc. (technical content may require verification by others). Lead or assist the Project Manager in acting as Payment Certifier as the role allows. Review submissions and shop drawings for completeness and general conformity to contract documents. Review work for deficiencies, maintain a deficiency log, and evaluate expected value and time to address deficiencies. Review submitted quotes and monthly progress certificates and provide recommendations. Review inspection and testing reports and provide comments as required. Maintain a daily inspection diary documenting construction activity and the recording of progress for project closeout. Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance. Review project schedule and make recommendations on milestone completion and cause/duration of service disruptions. Monitor contractor’s adherence to plans and specifications. Other duties as assigned or required. Qualifications P.Eng designation licensed to practice in Ontario is an asset. 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in construction of institutional, industrial and/or transportation buildings. Experience supervising construction sites, field engineering, site inspections and work progress measurements relevant to the scope of services. Awareness of safety regulations and a safety‑oriented attitude. Experience in design, engineering and construction of projects with similar nature and magnitude. Ability to make technical decisions independently and seek guidance only as required. Awareness of construction contracts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Holder of driver licence ‘G’ is required. About WSP WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, dedicated to future‑proofing our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members worldwide, including 12,000+ in Canada, we work across sectors from environmental remediation to sustainable transportation and renewable energy. We value people, collaboration and innovation, and we are committed to an empowering culture where accountability and growth matter. Health & Safety & Inclusion Health and safety are a core value at WSP. You must comply with our HSE policy at all times and with client HSE policies when working at client locations. Safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork require the ability to perform key physical tasks under varied environmental conditions. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, offering accommodations for all phases of the selection process. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr