Safety Manager

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Ralph L Wadsworth is seeking a Safety Manager to join our team on major infrastructure projects across the western United States. This role focuses on safety leadership rather than paperwork and requires strong field presence.

Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive compliance, reduce risk, and uphold RLW's highest safety standards on assigned sites. Travel regionally as needed for multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• 4+ years of field safety management experience in the Construction Industry.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local safety regulations; OSHA 30 required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the Corporate Safety & Health Program on-site.
• Maintain and enhance project-specific safety documentation.
• Coordinate and lead pre-construction safety planning with subcontractors.
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans and hazard analyses.
• Conduct regular site safety evaluations and track corrective actions.
• Lead toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
• Lead accident investigations and ensure proper reporting.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to reduce jobsite risks.
• Deliver safety training (OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, etc.) and report safety data to corporate.
• Travel regionally to support multiple projects.

Skills

Field safety management

OSHA 30 certified

Hazard analysis

Safety training

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Ralph L Wadsworth is looking for a Safety Manager to join their team. Ralph L. Wadsworth isn't just another contractor - we're a heavy civil builder with a long history of tackling complex infrastructure projects across the western United States. For decades, we've built the roads, bridges, rail, water systems, and earthwork projects that keep communities moving.

At RLW, safety isn't a slogan or a checklist - it's how we operate every single day. Our teams work in challenging environments, from major transportation corridors to large-scale excavation and infrastructure projects, and we rely on strong safety leadership to keep our people protected and our jobs running the right way.

Why Safety Leaders Choose RLW

This isn't a desk-only compliance role. Our Safety Managers are trusted partners to operations and are highly visible on projects.

At RLW, You'll

• Work directly with field teams on large, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Be empowered to influence jobsite culture - not just enforce rules
• Partner with experienced superintendents and project leaders who value safety input
• Support projects that require real problem-solving, not just paperwork
• Have the backing of a company that invests in doing work safely the right way

What RLW Offers

• Competitive pay + up to 10% annual bonus
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and career development support
• Clear opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Position Description

Your Role:

Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive compliance, reduce risk, and uphold RLW's highest safety standards across assigned project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the Corporate Safety & Health Program on-site
• Maintain and enhance project-specific safety documentation
• Coordinate and lead pre-construction safety planning with subcontractors
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans and hazard analyses
• Conduct regular site safety evaluations and track corrective actions
• Support and monitor toolbox talks and site safety meetings
• Lead accident investigations and ensure proper reporting
• Collaborate with Risk Management to identify and reduce jobsite risks
• Deliver and track employee safety training (OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, etc.)
• Prepare and submit safety data and reports to corporate
• Travel regionally to support multiple projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of field safety management experience in the Construction Industry.
• 2+ Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety.
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, provincial, local and company regulations and the ability to locate them as needed.
• OSHA 30 is 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.