Construction Administrator, Buildings Mechanical

AB
On-site
Posted Nov 7, 2026
1 position

$89,800–$118,900 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

Support construction administration for building projects from design through construction and closeout, coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients. Manage construction documentation and reviews, conduct site visits and inspections, assess progress payments and deficiencies, and witness mechanical equipment testing and commissioning.

Job details

Job Description What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Build the Future With Us As 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 Impact In 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. Why Choose WSP? Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities start here. 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. #WeAreWSP Compensation AB, 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 WSP If 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. About Us 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. We are Visioneers. 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. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. 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. Full details here . 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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Relevant education in mechanical engineering technology, building systems, construction technology, or a related technical discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience. Candidates should have practical building-project construction administration experience, knowledge of mechanical systems, contracts, drawings, specifications, codes and standards, and strong documentation, analytical, and collaboration skills; travel throughout Alberta is required.