Project Engineer

Aoka•Fort Worth, TX

17d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aoka is seeking a Project Engineer to lead its HUD Multifamily Housing (MFH) and Office of Healthcare Programs (OHP) construction inspection programs. The role manages daily operations, supervises the Project Coordinator, supports inspectors, and serves as a primary contact for HUD, architects, contractors, borrowers, and lenders. The Project Engineer owns projects from assignment through construction, final completion, and warranty closeout, ensuring inspections are coordinated, reports are accurate, and deliverables reach HUD on time. The position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who follows through, identifies problems early, and communicates proactively. The Project Engineer manages multiple projects and deadlines, translates contract and regulatory information into practical guidance, and keeps leadership informed of project status and decisions needed. This role is on-site in Fort Worth, Texas, and is full-time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing construction, engineering, inspection, housing, or government contract programs.
Experience supervising staff or coordinating a distributed team.
Exceptional organization, including maintaining orderly files, trackers, and correspondence and knowing project status at any time.
Strong attention to detail, including reviewing construction reports and supporting documents for completeness and consistency and catching errors before submission.
Ability to quickly digest large amounts of contract and regulatory information and apply it accurately to daily work.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and follow-up actions.
Strong written communication and professional judgment.
Comfort making and taking calls with clients, contractors, and agency staff, including difficult or time-sensitive conversations.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared document systems, email, and project tracking tools.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with HUD MFH, Section 232/OHP, or federal construction inspection contracts.
Experience with the HUD MAP Guide, Section 232 Handbook, and Performance Work Statements.
Familiarity with HUD trip reports, contractor requisitions, change orders, escrow releases, occupancy requirements, and warranty inspections.
Experience coordinating construction draws, final completion packages, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

Manage MFH and OHP inspection services according to contracts, Performance Work Statements, HUD guidance, and project-specific instructions.
Translate contract documents and HUD handbooks into actionable guidance for the team.
Maintain a project tracker with inspection dates, deliverables, owners, deadlines, status, blockers, and next actions.
Provide leadership with updates on overdue items, upcoming deadlines, unresolved issues, and decisions needed.
Coordinate preconstruction meetings and monthly, draw, final, and warranty inspections.
Maintain monthly schedules and communicate changes to HUD and project teams.
Ensure inspectors have necessary documents, contacts, and instructions.
Follow up on missing reports and attachments, resolve questions, and arrange inspection coverage as needed.
Oversee review and submission of trip reports, requisitions, construction start letters, occupancy documentation, and other required records.
Check submission packages for completeness, signatures, consistent project information, supporting attachments, and correct report numbering.
Confirm reports reflect current conditions, approved changes, schedule extensions, and HUD comments.
Coordinate corrections with inspectors and project teams while preserving inspectors' technical findings.
Track HUD review results, resubmissions, acceptance, and final closeout records.
Serve as a primary contact for HUD representatives, inspectors, architects, contractors, borrowers, and lenders.
Convert inbox messages into assigned tasks, schedule updates, document requests, and follow-ups.
Communicate missing information, submission requirements, deadlines, and project concerns clearly.
Use phone calls when email is not progressing matters or issues are time-sensitive.
Escalate technical questions, scope changes, and issues requiring HUD or company leadership decisions.
Supervise and train Project Coordinators, set priorities, and verify completed work.
Improve templates, checklists, and tracking tools to reduce missed deadlines and repeated errors.
Use approved automation and AI tools while verifying accuracy and protecting project information.