Project Manager, Contract Administration

WSP CanadaThornhill, Ontario, Canada

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Land Development department, located at our Thornhill office. Reporting to a Departmental Manager, this position will be responsible for all Contract Administrator duties, including preparation of contract preparation and payment certification, chairing of site progress meetings and preparation of meeting minutes, etc., including supervision and review of work prepared by Inspectors reporting to the PM role. As the authorized representative of the team, you will ensure that construction work is performed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications, as well as with applicable codes and safety regulations.

Why 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.

WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here :

Understand and interpret the requirements and details of the contract drawings and specifications;

Understand the contractor's obligations and the client's responsibilities under the contract;

Review reports prepared by Inspectors to ensure the work is being completed according to contract requirements and municipal standards;

Identify and act on any site, contractual and regulatory infractions (for safety, security, operational efficiency, customer convenience, etc.);

Complete all administration aspects of the construction contracts, including but not limited to, contract documentation and monitoring of construction activities for quality assurance;

Act as a liaison between the contractor, internal staff, utility companies, local municipalities, etc. as required;

Certain assignments may require that you work outside of normal work hours;

Other duties as assigned / required.

What you'll bring to WSP :

Completion of a 4-year Canadian-accredited engineering program in Civil Engineering, or 3-year accredited community college program in a relevant engineering technology discipline, or equivalent experience with civil engineering construction projects;

Certification as a P.Eng. or C.E.T. is an asset;

7-10 years of direct related experience in the inspection of large, multi-discipline and / or heavy construction subdivision, site plan, and capital works projects involving specifically storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains, and road construction;

Sound knowledge of construction inspection and management principles, practices and techniques, as well as knowledge of construction products, materials and equipment;

Good understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and regulations for construction projects, as well as the safety policies and procedures applicable to the construction project.

Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), and other Windows and cloud-based computing applications;

Sound judgement; strong organizational, administrative, observational and problem-solving skills; effective interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and

A vehicle in suitable working order and valid driver's license is required.

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.