Certified Architect – HUD Monthly Construction Inspector

Aoka; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Job summary

Aoka seeks a licensed Architect to serve as the independent monthly construction inspector for a HUD-insured multifamily project. You will observe, document, and report construction progress for HUD oversight, without directing contractor means. Reports become part of HUD documentation.

Role is Part-Time (W-2) or Independent Contractor (1099); travel monthly to Abilene, TX site; independence and accuracy in reporting are essential to the owner and lender.

Qualifications

• Active Architectural Registration in Texas or NCARB with reciprocal Texas eligibility.
• Experience on multifamily construction projects and ability to specify project roles and unit counts.
• Willingness to travel to the project site monthly and work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly OAC meetings on-site and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Review progress, schedules, draws, and costs; document findings for HUD reporting.
• Conduct Davis-Bacon wage interviews and verify labor classifications.
• Capture progress photos and maintain project records in VertexPlans.
• Prepare objective monthly reports on site conditions, milestones, and risks.

Skills

Architect TX

Multifamily exp

Travel monthly

PPE safety

Education

Texas registration or NCARB reciprocity

Job description

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Part-Time (W-2) or Independent Contractor (1099)
Reports To: Federal Program Manager

Job Overview:

Aoka is seeking a licensed Architect to serve as the independent monthly construction inspector for a HUD-insured multifamily apartment project. As the owner's and lender's objective representative on the project, your responsibility is to observe, document, and report construction progress. You will not direct the contractor's means and methods or perform code enforcement. Instead, you will provide independent, accurate reporting that supports HUD's oversight of the project. The reports you prepare become part of the official project documentation submitted to HUD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend the monthly Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meeting on-site

• Coordinate with the superintendent, general contractor, architect of record, owner representatives, and other project stakeholders

• Perform a comprehensive monthly walkthrough of the construction site to evaluate progress against the approved construction schedule and Schedule of Values

• Review monthly draw requests, construction progress reports, project costs, and supporting documentation relative to work completed

• Identify schedule delays and evaluate whether the project is trending behind schedule. If progress falls 10% or more behind, document the cause and work with the project team to develop a recovery plan for HUD

• Conduct Davis-Bacon prevailing wage interviews with construction laborers, verify worker classifications, and document findings

• Capture comprehensive progress photographs, ensuring photos are organized, properly captioned, and clearly document project status

• Maintain and update project records within VertexPlans, Aoka's proprietary reporting platform (training provided)

• Prepare clear, objective monthly reports summarizing:Overall site conditions,Construction milestones achieved,Percentage of completion,Schedule compliance, andSignificant observations and potential risks

• Maintain professional independence while serving as the objective representative for the owner, lender, and HUD

Required Qualifications:

• Active Architectural Registration in the State of Texas, or NCARB Certification with the ability to obtain reciprocal Texas registration

• Demonstrated experience on multifamily construction projects (required). Applicants should identify the multifamily projects they have worked on, their role, and the approximate unit count

• Working knowledge ofConstruction schedules,Schedules of Values,Draw requests and pay applications, andConstruction documentation preferred

• Ability to travel to the project site once per month

• Ability to safely walk active construction sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and partially completed structures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Experience with HUD-insured or HUD-assisted multifamily projects (Section 220, 221(d)(4), 223(f), or similar programs) preferred

• Experience conducting Davis-Bacon prevailing wage interviews preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

Part-Time (W-2)

• $60 per hour

• Eligible for Aoka's 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 5%, subject to plan eligibility.

Independent Contractor (1099)

• Flat-rate compensation available and negotiable based on experience and project requirements.

About Aoka

Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.

Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus

Our Vision: Using technology to reshape construction.

Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.