Assistant Safety Director- Heavy Civil Construction in Salt Lake City, Utah at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

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 an Assistant 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:

1. Transportation and roadway infrastructure
2. Structural concrete and bridges
3. Water and wastewater facilities
4. Mission critical/data center infrastructure
5. Mass excavation and earthwork
6. Heavy foundations and underground utilities

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

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

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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