Senior Inspector/Office Administrator

WSP USA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Inspector/Office Administrator to oversee quality assurance and administrative tasks on highway construction projects. This role involves guiding junior staff, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and maintaining effective communication with contractors and stakeholders. The company values a culture of inclusion and offers flexible work options, making it a great place to balance work and life. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the environment and infrastructure while enjoying outstanding career opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Must be certified by OACETT and possess the Road Construction Senior Inspector designation.
• Experience in highway construction projects or similar work is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete site office filing and correspondence as per specifications.
• Review test results and calculate penalties/bonuses for payments.
• Ensure contractor adheres to all contract requirements.

Skills

Office Administration

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

OACETT Certification

Road Construction Senior Inspector (rcsi) designation

Tools

CMS (Kahua)

MS Word

Excel

Project

Access

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Inspector/Office Administrator is under the supervision of the Contract Administrator/Assistant Contract Administrator. They provide guidance and training of junior staff, as well as, occasionally performing senior inspection duties as required; such as survey and/or quality assurance tasks required to accurately record and inspect all contractor activities.

The Office Administrator / Senior Inspector can be multidiscipline or specialized in the field of Grading, Asphalt, Electrical, or Structural.

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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Under the direction of the PM/CA/ACA CA; Completion of site office filing (both digital in CMS & Sharepoint as well as any required hardcopy tickets, etc…), Correspondence and Deliverables as required, as per MTO Construction Administration Inspection Specifications Manual (CAIS);

• Work in temporary field offices, inputting payment, calculating quantities, finalization of contract items, accurately & efficiently drafting INCs, meeting minutes, Status reports, CO’s/OPAs, MTO summaries and other general daily office tasks required for the ACA/CA’s review;

• Assist the ACA/CA to prepare detailed estimates for the value of Change Orders and assess impacts to the contractor’s schedule.

• Proactively review the contract documents and understand the contractor’s operations and schedule.

• Review test results and calculate Penalty/Bonus for payment or ensure required remedial action is flagged to the ACA/CA;

• Be a company representative and act professionally on behalf of the company;

• If requested: Perform and/or inspect quality assurance (QA) acceptance on grading, concrete, asphalt, electrical and granular. Monitor various weigh scales for accuracy and compliance;

• Identification, documentation and assessment for rating of deficiencies (deviations from Contractor’s Quality Control Process and or OPSS standards) in the contractor’s work;

• Ensure approved construction materials are used and acquired from approved sources and a record is kept of such materials;

• Liaison with contractor’s representatives, property owners and general public during construction to resolve problems in conjunction with the ACA/CA.

• Ensure contractor adheres to all contract requirements; e.g. legal, environmental, construction standards, protection of wildlife, etc.;

• Ensure contractor applies and follows the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHIMIS, Environmental Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Waste Management regulations in a manner consistent with the contract.

• Travel and work on contracts throughout Ontario for lengthy periods at a time.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Must be certified by OACETT and possess the Road Construction Senior Inspector (rcsi) designation;

• Have experience as an Office Administrator on highway construction projects or similar type of work pertaining to road construction (i.e. as a Senior preferred or minimum 3-5 projects completed or 3-5 years general construction experience)

• Familiar with MTO contract documents, specifications, standards, manufacturer’s material specifications, C.S.A. standards and SP’s;

• Familiarity with CMS (Kahua) preferred;

• Proven ability to work unassisted & unsupervised but a team player, taking direction by supervisory staff (PM/CA/ACA);

• Proven ability to identify and resolve routine office technical problems and conflicts on a day-to-day basis and report them to the Contract Administrator;

• Hands on knowledge of relevant Computer software e.g. CAS, HDS/InRoads, MS Word, Excel, Project and Access an asset;

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; especially with coworkers;

• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule many office duties and daily workload;

• Attention to detail & ability to analyze and solve problems;

• Valid Ontario driver’s 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)