HUD Inspector

Aoka; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 3,300 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Aoka is seeking an experienced Monthly Construction Inspector to independently monitor and document construction progress on HUD-insured multifamily housing projects in Houston, TX. This role is an independent contractor/part-time position, with about 3 hours per inspection and roughly one inspection per month.

You will perform monthly site inspections, review documentation, verify progress, and prepare objective reports for HUD, the owner, and lender.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of multifamily inspection experience.
• Experience with site inspections, progress monitoring, and project documentation.
• Familiar with NSPIRE/HUD/REAC inspections.
• Ability to document findings and prepare reports for HUD/owner/lender.

Responsibilities

• Attend on-site monthly OAC meeting.
• Coordinate with superintendent, general contractor, architect, owner reps, and stakeholders.
• Conduct monthly site walkthrough and evaluate progress against schedule and Schedule of Values.
• Review monthly draw requests, progress reports, costs, pay apps, and supporting docs.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule delays or risks.
• If 10%+ behind, document cause and assist recovery planning for HUD.
• Conduct Davis-Bacon wage interviews and document findings when required.
• Capture and caption progress photos clearly.
• Maintain records in VertexPlans and participate in training.

Skills

Multifamily inspection

Site inspections

Documentation

Progress monitoring

HUD/NSPIRE/REAC inspections

Tools

VertexPlans

Job description

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Part time

About the Role:

Aoka is seeking an experienced Monthly Construction Inspector to independently monitor and document construction progress on HUD-insured multifamily housing projects.
This role is ideal for experienced professionals looking to earn additional income alongside their full-time career. Each project requires only one inspection per month, with a total time commitment of approximately 3 hours or less per inspection, including travel time.

You will conduct a monthly site inspection, review project documentation, verify progress, document findings, and prepare an objective report for HUD, the owner, and lender. This is an observation and reporting role and does not involve directing contractors, supervising construction, or performing code enforcement.

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.
• 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.
• If a project falls 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. Photos must be organized and properly captioned.
• Maintain and update project records in VertexPlans, Aoka's proprietary reporting and inspection platform. Training will be provided. Additional compensation for training will be provided.
• Prepare clear, objective monthly reports covering:
  • Overall site conditions
  • Construction milestones achieved
  • Percentage of completion
  • Schedule compliance
  • Significant observations
  • Potential risks or concerns
• Maintain professional independence and objectivity when working with the owner, lender, contractor, architect, and HUD.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of multifamily inspectionexperience is required.Candidates must have experience with site inspections or observations, construction progress monitoring, and project documentation. Applicants must identify relevant multifamily projects, including the project location, unit count, dates, role, and responsibilities and provide to us for SF330 approval with HUD.
• Relevant experience may include:
  • NSPIRE Inspection
  • HUD Inspection
  • REAC Inspection
  • Multifamily Housing Inspection
  • Building Inspection
  • Code Inspection
  • Combination Inspection
  • Construction Inspection
  • Architecture / Architectural Services

Compensation:

$300 - $450 per inspection

• Each inspection typically takes less than 2 hours to complete.
• Compensation is provided on a per-inspection basis.
• Total compensation will vary depending on travel time to job site.

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.