Contract Management - Structural Design & Construction
WSPThe Opportunity:
This is your opportunity to join one of the most prestigious Building Rehabilitation Projects in the World as an Intermediate Contract Administrator! Centre Block is our most iconic heritage building and a symbol of Canadian democracy. The building contains the House of Commons and Senate Chambers, as well as offices for MPs, senators and senior administrators.
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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As a Contract Administrator for the structural discipline, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring engineering excellence, following the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) guidelines. You’ll oversee the dynamic process of construction, ensuring every structural element meets the highest standards of safety and innovation
What you can expect to do here:
- Review ongoing construction of the structure to monitor compliance with contract documents, identifying deficiencies and resolutions and document all in Field Observation Reports (FORs).
- Keeping the Senior Contract Administrator fully informed of developments and progress on site.
- Ensure assigned submittals are reviewed and returned.
- Monitor the work of independent testing and inspection agencies.
- Respond to RFIs.
- Participate in preparing Site Instructions and Construction Bulletins.
- Contribute to the preparation of Record Drawings.
- Participate in preparing monthly payment certificates and progress reports.
- Review claims for structural scope of work.
- Participate in constructability reviews.
- Liaise with project stakeholders, including the Client (PSPC), the CM, architects and engineers, on an ongoing basis.
- Identify potential risks and bring them to the attention of the Senior Contract Administrator.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in civil engineering; specialization in structural engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer is an asset;
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a structural CA.
- Experience on large buildings projects, heritage projects, and fast-tracked projects is desirable asset
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and CSA Standards for concrete, steel, masonry;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; French language skills are desirable;
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Bluebeam; Revit skills are an asset;
- To qualify for this role, you must be eligible for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance. This is a mandatory requirement to work with this client.