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Safety Officer - Construction
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43215, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Woda Cooper
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, EHS / HSE Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
The Safety Officer will regularly communicate with Executive Leadership regarding company wide safety performance, compliance risks, and operational safety concerns.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing updates on significant incidents, violations, and recurring safety trends
- Assisting leadership with risk management and compliance initiatives
- Supporting company wide safety goals and strategic initiatives
- Helping develop standardized procedures and accountability measures
- Assisting with preparation for agency reviews, inspections, or audits
- Providing recommendations for continuous improvement in safety and operations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with field teams, Operations, and Executive Leadership
- Strong attention to detail and documentation management
- Ability to identify risks and proactively problem-solve
- Comfortable working in both office and field…
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