Job DescriptionThe OpportunityBuild the Future With UsAs a
Construction Administrator with our Mechanical Buildings team, you will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of building projects across Alberta.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients, you will provide construction administration support from design through construction and project closeout. Your expertise will help ensure mechanical systems are constructed in accordance with contract documents, design drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical knowledge and construction experience while contributing to quality, constructability, and successful project outcomes.
Your ImpactIn this role, you will:
- Engage during the design phase to identify potential constructability issues and support practical solutions before construction begins.
- Coordinate construction administration activities with project managers, design engineers, multidisciplinary teams, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout construction.
- Manage construction documentation, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Supplemental Instructions (SIs), and Contract Change Notices (CCNs), and support the evaluation of change pricing.
- Review shop drawings, product data, and other contractor submittals for general compliance with the design intent and project specifications, coordinating multidisciplinary reviews as required.
- Conduct regular site visits to review construction progress and general conformance with design drawings, specifications, and applicable codes, documenting observations and tracking identified non-conforming work.
- Review contractor progress payment applications and provide recommendations to the project team.
- Support substantial performance and final inspections, deficiency reviews, and project closeout activities.
- Witness equipment start-up, testing, and commissioning activities to help confirm installed mechanical systems meet project requirements.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Relevant education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Systems, Construction Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
- Practical experience with construction administration for building projects, preferably involving mechanical building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and the codes and standards applicable to building construction.
- Solid understanding of construction means and methods, with the ability to identify constructability concerns, discrepancies, and potential field issues.
- Experience reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, change documentation, progress payment applications, and other construction-phase documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to work collaboratively with design teams, contractors, and clients to resolve construction issues.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with careful attention to project records, reporting, deficiencies, and follow-up requirements.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Alberta as required to conduct construction reviews, inspections, and commissioning activities.
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700
Disclosure:The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSPIf you're driven by quality construction, collaboration, and seeing great designs come to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your construction expertise to a team helping deliver high-performing building projects across Alberta. 
