Contract Administrator (Structural Engineering)

WSP
Ottawa
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 84,800 - 118,400 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Effective written communication","Effective verbal communication","Risk identification","Stakeholder coordination"]

Oversee structural components of major heritage restoration work for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project, including the Peace Tower and a multi-level underground Visitor Welcome Centre. Conduct field reviews and document compliance with contract requirements via Field Observation Reports, coordinate structural work on-site, and manage submittals and RFIs. Monitor testing agencies, prepare site instructions and construction bulletins, and support claims and dispute resolution while escalating risks as needed.

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Contract Administrator (Structural Engineering)

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Job Summary

Oversee structural components of major heritage restoration work for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project, including the Peace Tower and a multi-level underground Visitor Welcome Centre. Conduct field reviews and document compliance with contract requirements via Field Observation Reports, coordinate structural work on-site, and manage submittals and RFIs. Monitor testing agencies, prepare site instructions and construction bulletins, and support claims and dispute resolution while escalating risks as needed.
Location: Ottawa
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Review construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents and document findings in Field Observation Reports (FORs).
  • •Coordinate on-site structural work with the architectural Contract Administrator and other discipline leads to maintain alignment across scopes.
  • •Manage assigned submittals to ensure timely review and return to construction manager and contractor teams.
  • •Monitor independent testing and inspection agencies for compliance with project requirements and structural standards.
  • •Respond to RFIs, prepare Site Instructions and Construction Bulletins, and support structural-related claims and dispute resolution processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 84,800 - 118,400 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Undergraduate degree or college diploma in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
  • •Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is desirable.
  • •Minimum 5 years of experience as a structural Contract Administrator on large building projects, with heritage or fast-tracked experience as an asset.
  • •Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and CSA standards for steel, concrete, and masonry.
  • •Eligibility for Federal Government Enhanced Reliability Clearance, requiring five full years of verifiable Canadian residency.
Experience:5+ yearsBuilding projectsHeritage projects
Education:
Skills:Effective written communicationEffective verbal communicationRisk identificationStakeholder coordination
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Languages:French
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelBluebeamRevit

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Enhanced Reliability

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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