Assistant Safety Director- Heavy Civil Construction
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction · Salt Lake City, UT · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
What You’ll Be Working On
- 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 Description
- 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
- Aid in 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
- 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
- CHST/OSHA 500/510 or related certifications required
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.