Intermediate Contract Administrator

WSP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is looking for a qualified professional to oversee site activities for major rehabilitation projects in Ottawa. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, managing project progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in construction, strong knowledge of relevant codes, and potential expertise in heritage conservation. Compensation varies by region, with hourly rates for Ontario between $33.00 and $50.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience focusing on the construction phase of projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes for complex projects.
• Experience in Heritage Conservation projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and oversee site activities for the rehabilitation project.
• Take responsibility for project progress and site reports.
• Perform and supervise shop drawing reviews and respond to Contractor inquiries.

Skills

6+ years’ experience in construction projects

Technical and building envelope knowledge

Familiarity with construction practices

Knowledge of BIM principles & workflows

Experience with REVIT software

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

Recognized construction contract administration credentials

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will, conduct site visits, attend site meetings, oversee site activities and provide quality control for a major complex rehabilitation project
• Take responsibility for project progress and site reports
• Perform and supervise shop drawing reviews, answer Contractor requests for information and issue contract changes
• Assist with quality control/constructability reviews on drawings and specifications
• Collaborate and coordinate with a large multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects
• Sound technical and building envelope knowledge, strong understanding of applicable codes, and familiarity with construction practices on complex projects
• Experience with a solid foundation working Heritage Conservation projects considered an asset
• Recognized credentials from a construction contract administration course or other equivalent training considered an asset
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles & workflows; REVIT software; Microsoft 365 environment; and Blueb
  

Compensation

• BC, AB, SK, NT, YT, NU
  $36.00 – $54.00 per hour (approx. $74,900 – $112,300 annually)
• MB, ON
  $33.00 – $50.00 per hour (approx. $68,600 – $104,000 annually)
• QC, NB, NS, PEI, NL
  $32.00 – $48.00 per hour (approx. $66,500 – $99,800 annually)

Job Information

• Job Identification 88742
• Job Category Project and Program Management
• Posting Date 06/10/2026, 04:56 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 93 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5B5, CA

EEO Statement

We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women. At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.