Mid Level Construction Administrator Jobs
Mid level construction administrator jobs go to professionals ready to own project documentation end to end, coordinate across trades and consultants, and keep submittals, RFIs, and closeout packages moving with limited oversight. Openings are predominantly on-site, with 0% remote or hybrid, concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services and Staffing & Recruiting, with WSP, LS3P, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Administrator to oversee and manage all contracts in support of a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be from anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.
The full-time Construction Contract Administrator is responsible for all contract-related activities post award from kick-off to closeout for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors on projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the contracts meet all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.
Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions in collaboration with the client and the WSP procurement, construction management, and project controls teams.
- Support the preparation, negotiation, and execution of field work instructions, amendments and contract change orders.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and deadlines.
- Identify contractual risks and work with project, legal, commercial, finance, and procurement teams to mitigate them.
- Manage contract correspondence, records, claims, variations, and supporting documentation.
- Provide guidance to project team on contractual rights, responsibilities, processes, and escalation requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering and internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
- Assist with commercial reporting, cost impacts, payment provisions, and contractual performance tracking.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant procurement and contract management experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated hands-on contract administration, documentation, and communication while onsite during a large-scale project with multiple vendors.
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, negotiations, and industry standards and regulations, is required.
- Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
ABOUT WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Administrator to oversee and manage all contracts in support of a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be from anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.
The full-time Construction Contract Administrator is responsible for all contract-related activities post award from kick-off to closeout for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors on projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the contracts meet all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.
Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions in collaboration with the client and the WSP procurement, construction management, and project controls teams.
- Support the preparation, negotiation, and execution of field work instructions, amendments and contract change orders.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and deadlines.
- Identify contractual risks and work with project, legal, commercial, finance, and procurement teams to mitigate them.
- Manage contract correspondence, records, claims, variations, and supporting documentation.
- Provide guidance to project team on contractual rights, responsibilities, processes, and escalation requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering and internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
- Assist with commercial reporting, cost impacts, payment provisions, and contractual performance tracking.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant procurement and contract management experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated hands-on contract administration, documentation, and communication while onsite during a large-scale project with multiple vendors.
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, negotiations, and industry standards and regulations, is required.
- Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
ABOUT WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Mid Level Construction Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level construction administrator job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you managed submittals, tracked RFIs, or led closeout independently rather than supporting someone else doing it. Tailor your resume to show scope: project size, delivery phase, and the coordination responsibilities you held. Mid level hiring managers are looking for candidates who reduce their workload, so frame every bullet around the problem you solved and the result.
Which companies hire mid level construction administrators?
Companies hiring mid level construction administrators right now include WSP, LS3P, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of general contractors managing complex project portfolios, architecture and engineering firms running active construction phases, and owners' representatives overseeing capital programs that need experienced administrative support in the field.
Are there remote mid level construction administrator jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are site-connected. About 0% of mid level construction administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering document control, contract administration, or owner-side coordination roles where regular site visits are expected but a dedicated office presence is not required. Fully remote positions are less common and tend to require strong independent project experience.
How do I move up to a mid level construction administrator role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on taking on progressively larger ownership. Early in your career, focus on mastering one area deeply, whether that is submittal management, RFI coordination, or schedule tracking, then actively seek projects where you manage that area from start to finish without constant direction. Demonstrating measurable impact, like faster closeout cycles or fewer submittal rejections, is what signals readiness for the next tier.
Which industries hire the most mid level construction administrators?
Mid Level construction administrator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors consistently drive hiring at this level because their projects combine significant contract complexity, regulatory documentation requirements, and long delivery timelines that require experienced administrators who can manage multiple trades and stakeholders simultaneously without senior oversight on every decision.