PROJECT MANGER

Project Manager Responsibilities -

Underground Pipelaying (Sewer, Water, Electrical&

Telecom)

1.

Project Planning &

Coordination

Develop detailed project execution plans and timelines

for sewer, water, and electrical utility installation.

Coordinate with engineers, designers, and survey teams to

finalize routing and layout.

Plan for

trenching, shoring, dewatering, and backfilling

operations.

2.

Permit & Regulatory

Compliance

Obtain necessary permits and approvals from local

municipalities and utility agencies.

Ensure

all work complies with environmental, health, and safety

regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, local codes).

Coordinate utility locates (e.g., 811 services) to avoid

damage to existing

infrastructure.

3.

Site Supervision & Crew

Management

Oversee daily site operations and manage foremen,

subcontractors, and equipment operators.

Monitor trench safety, pipe handling, and

bedding / backfill procedures.

Enforce safety

protocols and conduct toolbox talks and site

inspections.

4.

Budget & Cost

Control

Track project costs, labor hours, material usage, and

equipment utilization.

Manage vendor contracts

and approve purchase orders and invoices.

Identify potential cost overruns early and implement

corrective

measures.

5.

Quality

Control

Ensure proper installation of sewer, water, and conduit

systems per project specs and standards.

Coordinate pressure testing, mandrel testing, CCTV

inspection (for sewer), and commissioning activities.

Maintain detailed records of installations, inspections,

and

approvals.

6.

Stakeholder & Client

Communication

Act as the point of contact for clients, municipal

inspectors, utility companies, and consultants.

Conduct regular site meetings to provide updates, resolve

issues, and ensure alignment.

Manage change

orders and scope adjustments in a timely

manner.

7.

Scheduling &

Logistics

Sequence construction activities to avoid conflicts

between sewer, water, and electrical installations.

Schedule delivery of materials such as pipes, fittings,

conduit, and backfill.

Manage utility

shutdowns, tie-ins, and live connections with minimal

disruption.

8.

Documentation &

Reporting

Maintain project documentation including daily reports,

safety records, test results, and redlines.

Prepare progress reports and submit required

documentation to authorities and clients.

Ensure proper as-built records and handover packages are

completed.