Safety Director

Application Instructions

Help Lead Safety on Some of the West's Most Impactful Heavy Civil Projects

At Ralph L Wadsworth safety is more than compliance - it is part of how we build. Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Co. (RLW) is looking for a Safety Director who thrives in the field, builds strong relationships with operations teams, and wants to play a key role in driving safety across large-scale heavy civil projects throughout the Western U.S.

This is not a desk-only position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being on projects, partnering with field leadership, mentoring teams, and helping create a strong safety culture where people go home safe every day.

If you are passionate about heavy civil construction, leadership, and making a real impact in the field - we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Working On

Our teams support major heavy civil projects including:

• • Transportation and roadway infrastructure
  • Structural concrete and bridges
  • Water and wastewater facilities
  • Mission critical/data center infrastructure
  • Mass excavation and earthwork
  • Heavy foundations and underground utilities

Position Description

What You'll Do

• • Support and help lead safety operations across multiple heavy civil projects
  • Travel regularly to jobsites throughout the Western U.S. to support field teams and safety initiatives
  • Partner closely with operations leadership, superintendents, and project teams to proactively drive safe work practices
  • Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety coaching
  • Help develop and implement company safety programs, procedures, and training initiatives
  • Mentor and support field safety professionals and project leadership teams
  • Assist with OSHA compliance, documentation, reporting, and corrective action follow-through
  • Promote a culture where safety is viewed as an operational advantage - not just a requirement

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

• • Strong safety leadership experience within heavy civil construction
  • Experience supporting projects such as roadway, structural concrete, excavation, utilities, bridges, or water/wastewater
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to active jobsites
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust in the field and with leadership teams
  • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices
  • CSP or ASP, CHST/OSHA 500/510 or related certifications required
  • Someone who is proactive, field-focused, and passionate about developing strong teams and safe projects

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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