HUD Inspector

Aoka•Houston, TX

4d•$300 - $450•Onsite

About The Position

Aoka is seeking an experienced Monthly Construction Inspector to independently monitor and document construction progress on HUD-insured multifamily housing projects in Houston, Texas. The role involves one site inspection per month per project, with an approximate commitment of three hours or less per inspection, including travel time. The posting also states that each inspection typically takes less than two hours to complete; total compensation varies with travel time. The inspector conducts a monthly site walkthrough, reviews project records and draw documentation, verifies progress against the approved construction schedule and Schedule of Values, photographs and documents observations, and prepares an objective monthly report for HUD, the owner, and the lender. This is an observation and reporting role; it does not involve directing contractors, supervising construction, or performing code enforcement. The inspector is expected to maintain professional independence while coordinating with project stakeholders. Training is provided for Aoka’s VertexPlans reporting and inspection platform, with additional compensation for training. Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Its proprietary VertexPlans software supports plan reviews, inspections, and reporting. Aoka describes its values as Continuous Improvement, Diversity of Thought, Empathy, and Focus, and its vision as using technology to reshape construction. Compensation is $300–$450 per inspection, paid per inspection.

Requirements

At least 4 years of multifamily inspection experience.
Experience with site inspections or observations, construction progress monitoring, and project documentation.
Identify relevant multifamily projects and provide each project’s location, unit count, dates, role, and responsibilities for SF330 approval with HUD.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience may include NSPIRE inspection, HUD inspection, REAC inspection, multifamily housing inspection, building inspection, code inspection, combination inspection, construction inspection, or architecture/architectural services.

Responsibilities

Attend the monthly on-site Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meeting.
Coordinate with the superintendent, general contractor, architect of record, owner representatives, and other project stakeholders.
Conduct a comprehensive monthly site walkthrough to evaluate progress against the approved construction schedule and Schedule of Values.
Review monthly draw requests, construction progress reports, project costs, pay applications, and supporting documentation in relation to work completed.
Monitor project progress and identify potential schedule delays or significant project risks.
When a project is 10% or more behind schedule, document the cause and assist the project team in developing a recovery plan for HUD.
Conduct Davis-Bacon prevailing wage interviews, verify worker classifications, and document findings when required.
Capture comprehensive progress photographs that clearly document project status, and organize and caption the photos properly.
Maintain and update project records in VertexPlans, Aoka’s proprietary reporting and inspection platform.
Prepare clear, objective monthly reports covering overall site conditions, construction milestones achieved, percentage of completion, schedule compliance, significant observations, and potential risks or concerns.
Maintain professional independence and objectivity when working with the owner, lender, contractor, architect, and HUD.