With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. WSP is currently seeking a Director, Construction Administration – Bridges Highways & Roads Ontario for our Transportation business line. This position provides leadership and strategic direction for the Construction Administration division across Ontario.

Reporting to the Vice President Bridges Highways & Roads, the Director is responsible for approximately 60 technical staff and revenues of $12 million CAD . The role is primarily responsible for people leadership, financial performance, project delivery, organic growth, client services, safety, and staff performance management for the Construction Administration division across Ontario. All activities are undertaken in support of the WSP Canada strategic plan.

Accountability and responsibility for the overall performance of the Construction Administration division in Ontario, including meeting established revenue and profitability targets Provides effective leadership by inspiring and engaging all managers, project managers, and professional/specialist individual contributor employees towards achieving the short-term and long-term objectives of the business line, as reflected in the WSP Canada strategic plan, business line’s strategic plan, and the division’s operating plan and targets Manages the implementation of the operating plan and its objectives for the Construction Administration division in Ontario, with primary efforts focused on project delivery excellence, financial performance, and adherence to the business line’s strategic plan and organic growth Works and collaborates with Managers as part of the Discipline management team, to establish discipline-specific strategies, budgets, goals, and objectives consistent with, and supportive of, broader Business Line and Corporate strategies Senior responsibility for managing and developing employees in accordance with WSP core values, the performance management program and the job architecture and job family structure, including supporting the identification and retention of, and investment in, top talent Provides leadership to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and client satisfaction Senior responsibility for optimizing the performance of the Construction Administration division in Ontario, including project margin, staff utilization, DSO, and general administration costs

- Defines contracting strategies, commercial terms, and measures to manage and mitigate risk during key pursuit processes including interacting directly with customers during negotiations
- With support from the corporate legal team, provide guidance and direction to managers to ensure operational and project delivery excellence




- Conducts regular project reviews to ensure budget, schedule, risk, and cost to complete estimates are in order
- Guides and directs project management employees on measures to mitigate project performance issues and risks, ensuring successful delivery on the contractual commitments and financial targets for the project portfolio to meet client expectations and achieve or exceed profitability targets for the business line
- Collaborates closely with the finance, quality, legal/risk, and project delivery shared services to advance project management tools such as project status reports, ensuring the design meets business line requirements and proper deployment and utilization within the business line
- Promote collaboration within the business line and across offices to ensure effective resource sharing, workload/resource balancing and to bring the best the business line has to bear to meet the needs of clients
- Advanced leadership and communication abilities, notably capable of inspiring, engaging, and influencing a high caliber team to drive a business to higher performance levels and seize the opportunities presented internally and, in the market, to the benefit of a wide body of stakeholders (including, but not limited to clients, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers, and society at large) ~ Strong civil engineering professional services business acumen, likely demonstrated through prior successful experience in a large scope civil engineering management role ~10+ years’ experience working in construction administration and project management capacity on construction administration assignments for public sector clients ~ Experience in construction administration for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is considered an asset ~5+ years’ experience managing and mentoring a large team of technical staff ~ University degree in Civil Engineering ~ Strong negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills are essential ~ Excellent technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills ~ The ability to successfully lead with little direction to meet organizational goals ~ Experience within an engineering consulting environment (is preferred) We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.



We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or prospect is always within reach. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours. Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159 900 - $212 300 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. At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. 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. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

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