Safety Area Manager Job Kansas City area,Missouri USA,Construction

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Why Join RLW?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers the opportunity to work on large-scale heavy civil projects across the Western U.S., including transportation infrastructure, structural concrete, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, mission critical/data center construction, and mass excavation projects. Safety is viewed as a true operational partner at RLW, with direct collaboration alongside executive leadership and field operations to help drive both project success and employee wellbeing.

With decades of industry experience and a strong reputation for quality work and long-term stability, RLW provides an environment where safety professionals are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact in the field.

Position Description

What You'll Do

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

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

Experience in heavy civil construction safety

Ability and willingness to travel frequently to active jobsites

Strong field presence and relationship-building skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices

Ability to work collaboratively with operations and field leadership

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 500/510 certifications

CHST, CSP, or other safety certifications

Experience supporting roadway, excavation, utility, concrete, or infrastructure 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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