Director, Construction Administration – Ontario Bridges

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health & safety focused culture

Job summary

WSP Canada seeks a Director of Construction Administration for Bridges, Highways & Roads in Ontario. You will provide strategic leadership for the Ontario division, managing about 60 technical staff and guiding project delivery, client services, safety, and performance to support growth and profitability.

The role emphasizes people leadership, financial performance, and inter-office collaboration to optimize margins and cash generation while aligning with WSP Canada’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Eligible for a Professional Engineer license in Ontario.
• 10+ years in construction administration and project management.
• 5+ years managing a large technical team.
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ontario Construction Administration division, ensuring delivery excellence and profitability.
• Inspire and develop managers, project managers, and staff toward strategic objectives.
• Oversee project delivery, risk management, and financial performance across the division.
• Define contracting strategies and manage key client negotiations with legal and risk support.
• Monitor budget, schedule, and cost to complete estimates; drive continuous improvement across offices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Ontario)

Job description

WSP Canada seeks a Director of Construction Administration for Bridges, Highways & Roads in Ontario. You will provide strategic leadership for the Ontario division, managing about 60 technical staff and guiding project delivery, client services, safety, and performance to support growth and profitability.

The role emphasizes people leadership, financial performance, and inter-office collaboration to optimize margins and cash generation while aligning with WSP Canada’s strategic plan.