Field Safety Leader – Heavy Civil Projects

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking a Safety Area Manager to lead and support safety efforts across heavy civil projects throughout the region.

This hands-on, field-focused leadership role emphasizes building relationships with crews, coaching field leadership, and driving a proactive safety culture. In this role, you will work closely with project teams, superintendents, and operations to ensure safe execution, conduct site visits and inspections, and develop incident investigations and

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction safety.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to active jobsites.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and help lead safety efforts across multiple heavy civil projects
• Conduct site visits, audits, safety observations, and inspections
• Partner with project teams to identify and mitigate jobsite risks
• Coach field employees and leadership on safe work practices
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Deliver and support safety training initiatives
• Build strong relationships with crews, superintendents, and operations teams
• Promote and reinforce a proactive, team-oriented safety culture

Skills

Safety leadership

Travel readiness

Communication

OSHA regulations

Job description

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking a Safety Area Manager to lead and support safety efforts across heavy civil projects throughout the region.

This hands-on, field-focused leadership role emphasizes building relationships with crews, coaching field leadership, and driving a proactive safety culture. In this role, you will work closely with project teams, superintendents, and operations to ensure safe execution, conduct site visits and inspections, and develop incident investigations and