Contract Administrator, Water

**WSP **is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 55,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 9,800+ 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.

The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide. We are among the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies two years in a row, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canada's Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.

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

**VANCOUVER**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
**WSP **is currently seeking a **Contract Administrator** to join our** Water & Wastewater** team in **Vancouver**. Reporting to the Director, this position will be responsible for the Contract Administration and some Project Management tasks related to the design, construction and post-construction phases of water and wastewater infrastructure. You will work together with clients, municipalities, project managers in the preparation and review of Contract Documents and contractors on constructability reviews, quality assurance and resolving contractual and construction issues. This is an exciting opportunity with career growth potential targeted to learn the skills necessary for management and leadership in the Contract Administration group.

**WHY 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.**

**#WeAre**WSP**

**A DAY IN THE LIFE**:

- Be a part of a team of Project Managers, Engineers, Contract Administrators, Designers, Inspectors, and other staff as required.
- Lead the contract administration aspects of the projects through the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tunnelling, trenchless construction, small and large diameter water transmission mains, trunk sewer mains, roads, and land development projects and other civil projects.
- Prepare and/or review Contract Documents (i.e., Supplementary General Conditions, Specifications and Drawings).
- Evaluate contractor performance and verify those project deliverables, and quality standards are achieved.
- Comply with and implement the requirements outlined in the construction contracts.
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues, project quality assurance and resolve issues, as required.
- Assist and support regional business development initiatives including staffing RFP, RFQ response to meet projected department growth.
- Chairman regular site meeting and issue meeting Minutes including preparation of meeting Agenda, etc.
- Management of Quality Assurance and measurements for and the preparation of payment certificates.
- Oversee Change Requests and claims.
- Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests.;
- Preparation of Engineering Certifications;
- Ensure staff complete tasks in accordance with WSP’s safety policies/procedures and legislative requirements.;
- Perform all work in accordance with the company’s policies.
- Lead by example: Champion a successful mentoring, assistance, encouragement, and motivation approach for team members.
- Other duties as assigned.

**WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE...**
- Engineering Diploma or Technology/Techn