Senior Contract Administrator

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Contract Administrator at WSP Transportation Group, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the contract administration process for Ministry of Transportation (MTO high complexity projects. This role requires you to coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project outputs within budget and with high-quality results. Compliance monitoring is a key aspect of the position, as you will ensure that projects adhere to the contract design drawings, specifications, and standards. You will handle all contract documentation, including contract monitoring and submittals, and conduct periodic site reviews to assess project progress and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience in contract administration on MTO projects, with demonstrated experience as a Contractor Administrator on four (4) or more similar MTO bridge or municipal bridge construction projects with at least two (2) have a value of at least $20,000,000.00. Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as a OACETT MTO Certification as Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca). This role reports to the Contract Administration Manager.

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:

• Contract Administration: Oversee and manage the contract administration process MTO projects.

• Project Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional teams responsible for delivering project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results.

• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and standards.

• Documentation: Handle contract documentation, including contract monitoring and submittals.

• Site Reviews: Conduct periodic site reviews to assess project progress and compliance.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• 10 years or more of experience in contract administration on MTO projects, with demonstrated experience as a Contractor Administrator on four (4) or more similar MTO bridge or municipal bridge construction projects with at least two (2) have a value of at least $20,000,000.00.

• OACETT MTO Certification as Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca)

• 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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