Safety Officer

Who We Are:

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 18 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups.

We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

Position Summary The Safety Officer is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe, compliant, and proactive safety culture across all construction projects and company operations. This role works closely with field teams, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure safety expectations, OSHA compliance, training, documentation, and risk management processes are consistently implemented company wide.

What You’ll Own:

Key Responsibilities Safety Program Management Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety policies and procedures

Maintain and distribute standardized safety documentation, forms, and training materials

Support company wide safety initiatives, campaigns, and annual Safety Week activities

Monitor safety trends, recurring issues, and high-risk activities across projects

Field Support & Jobsite Oversight Conduct jobsite safety visits and audits across active projects

Verify third-party safety inspectors are contracted and actively performing required project inspections

Review third-party safety inspection reports and coordinate follow-up on identified deficiencies or corrective actions

Review Daily Job Logs (DJLs), safety observations, toolbox talks, and safety documentation for compliance and engagement

Assist project teams with identifying and correcting unsafe conditions or behaviors

Verify required PPE, fall protection, housekeeping, excavation safety, scaffolding, and other OSHA-related requirements are being followed

Assist with implementation of project-specific safety plans and jobsite safety rules

OSHA & Incident Management Assist project teams with OSHA reporting requirements and incident documentation

Coordinate incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions

Maintain records related to incidents, injuries, inspections, and corrective actions

Support project teams during OSHA inspections or agency inquiries

Training & Communication Coordinate and track OSHA 10/30 certifications and other required safety training

Develop and distribute toolbox talk topics and safety communications

Provide guidance and support to Superintendents, Project Managers, and subcontractors regarding safety expectations

Promote consistent communication and engagement related to safety across all projects

Compliance & Documentation Maintain organized safety records and ensure required documentation is completed and stored properly

Review project safety plans, subcontractor safety documentation, and related compliance items

Track corrective actions and follow-up items from inspections, audits, or incidents

Assist with maintaining compliance with OSHA and applicable state/local safety regulations

Operations & Procore Collaboration Work closely with the Operations team to improve consistency, communication, and accountability across projects

Assist with setup and maintenance of safety-related workflows, forms, and documentation processes within Procore Review DJLs company wide to help monitor safety engagement, documentation quality, and recurring field concerns

Support standardization of safety tracking, reporting, and operational workflows across projects

Assist project teams with proper documentation and communication of safety items within project management systems

Executive Leadership Support The Safety Officer will regularly communicate with Executive Leadership…