Founded in 1975, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (RLW) continues to uphold the legacy of quality and innovation instilled by its founder, the company’s namesake. We build large and complex projects for both the public and private sectors, and we do so with integrity.
We are a full service, heavy civil contractor with projects throughout the western U.S. RLW employs more than 600 people, including project managers, superintendents, foremen, and craftsmen. Engineering capabilities and a drive for continuous improvement have allowed us to add value to each project we deliver, and build a reputation for helping clients overcome their most pressing challenges.
PERFORMANCE ON BUDGET
We attribute our strong client satisfaction to our ability to deliver projects within budget. We work with owners on every project we deliver to identify cost savings opportunities and areas to add value.
ABILITY TO SELF-PERFORM
RLW has the in-house expertise, equipment, and resources to develop competitive bids and self-perform mass earthwork, structural concrete, geotechnical and deep foundation services. Our ability to self-perform major work for mission critical campuses, buildings, roads, and bridges allows us to have greater control over project schedules, costs, and quality.
OUR CORE VALUES
SAFETY
Our people are our greatest asset. Keeping them safe is our top priority.
QUALITY
High quality standards help us deliver long-lasting projects.
INTEGRITY
We follow through on our commitments and act in the best interest of the project.Our people are our greatest asset. Keeping them safe is our top priority.
INNOVATION
We continually strive to find new methods to build our projects faster, better, and with greater durability.
COLLABORATION
We forge partnerships united by the shared value to put the project first.High quality standards help us deliver long-lasting projects.
OUR GREATEST STRENGTH IS OUR PEOPLE
RLW’s piling, shoring, drilling, paving, structural steel, and structural concrete expertise and equipment allows us to self-perform most major work for buildings, roads, and bridges, providing our clients with the confidence that they are obtaining the best value and quality for their needs.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
BRANDON SQUIRE
President
TOD WADSWORTH
Executive Vice President
WAYNE BOWDEN
Vice President of Large Projects
SCOTT GUBLER
Vice President of Constructiont
MIKE MACARTHUR
Vice President of Preconstruction
BRIAN TOLLEY
Director of Private Contracts
STEVE MCPHERSON
Director of Public Contracts
STEVE MCPHERSON
Colorado Division Manager
COLE FROST
Chief Estimator
JIM DESCHENES
Director of Alternative Delivery
MIKE DAHL
Controller
BOB BUSHELL
Director of Human Resources
JESSE MELDRUM
Director of Human Resources
JOE GROSE
Equipment Manager
ALAN KIRTON
Director of Field Operations
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