Safety Director
Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
Location: Salt Lake City , UT
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Salary
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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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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