Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Headquarters Address

166 East 14000 South, Suite 200
Draper, Utah 84020
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Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Photos

  • Cottam Well Tank
  • US-89 Girder Placement
  • Glenwood Springs Bridge
  • Declo, ID Bridge
About Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (“RLW”) operates as a heavy civil/highway construction company. Founded in 1975 by its namesake, the company specializes in bridge, heavy highway, concrete commercial building, specialty, and mass transit projects. Based in Draper, Utah, RLW provides design-build, construction management, general contracting, and design-bid-build services to public and private sectors in the Intermountain West region. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sterling Construction Co. Inc. of Houston, Texas, permitting RLW to continue to grow and expand.

RLW takes satisfaction in its work and is committed to delivering excellence through innovative, dedicated, and disciplined employees. Each member of the RLW team is provided with long-term career opportunities. The company strives to instill and build quality in its projects and employees so that the Ralph L. Wadsworth name is one to be proud of.

Mission: Our mission is to be a dynamic and responsive team, providing the highest quality construction services available. We strive to be an award-winning construction company that cares about our projects, as well as our employees.
About Us
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (RLW) builds multi-million dollar projects throughout the Intermountain West for both the public and private sectors. Founded in 1975 by its namesake, the company is now run by the second-generation sons: Con, President and Tod, Vice President as well as Brandon Squire, Executive Vice President. RLW has experienced exceptional growth and expanded into increasing larger and more complicated projects. These include design-build, Construction Management / General Contractor and traditional design-bid-build projects throughout the western states.

In 2009, the company was purchased by Sterling Construction Company out of Houston, Texas. This strategic purchase allows for increased market share for all Sterling subsidiaries that includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Sterling is ranked 91 by the ENR Top 400 Contractors, 16 of the Top 20 Transportation Contractors and 15 of the Top 50 Domestic Contractor for 2010. Con, Brandon, and Tod continue to operate Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction and provide the continuity to maintain the growth and innovation for which the company is known.
Careers
At Ralph L. Wadsworth, we care about our employees. Unlike most construction companies, our work is not project-based; we will keep you working throughout the year. Our goal for you, no matter what your starting role is, is to stay in the company and grow for years. This is why we offer better benefits than our competitors, including:

- 401k savings plan with 5% matching

- Paid tuition for construction roles (limit of $3,000 per semester)

- Paid vacation, holidays, & sick leave

- Medical and dental insurance plans

and more! If you are interested in joining the Wadsworth team, apply today at wadsco.com!
Culture
At Ralph L. Wadsworth, we treat our employees like family. Every day, our employees enter the field and work together as a team to accomplish something great. This is because we hire great people: people who embody our values of innovation, hard work, and integrity.

Thanks to our excellent benefits and culture of growth, many of our project managers and superintendents have worked with us for over 15 years. Most of these employees started out as laborers and carpenters, and, through hard work and dedication, grew into these roles.

We think Wadsworth is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our employees say about being a part of the Wadsworth team:

“My job is always interesting. We are always coming up with new concepts and new ideas on how to build our projects. My experience at Ralph Wadsworth has been 100% positive. They are always there for you professionally and personally.” – Wayne Bowden, Project Manager

“Great people and great jobs. Wadsworth has given me a lot of experience and opportunities to learn. They’ll give anyone the opportunity to step up if they really want to.” – Javier Alvarado, Foreman

“The diversity of our employees who come to the table to accomplish a project is what sets us apart from our competitors. The Wadsworths have been really compassionate to me and my family. They understand that we are responsible for each other’s livelihood and reward well for hard work.” – Gaylen Stewart, Construction Manager

Our goal at Ralph L. Wadsworth is simple: to build projects with the highest quality and employ workers who will help us accomplish them. We treat our employees with the best care, and they do the best work in return. Think you fit the bill?

Number of Employees in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

501 to 1,000

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Revenue

$100M to $500M (USD)

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Location