Safety Director

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.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 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.