Field Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Review assigned projects for scope, constructability, and sequencing.
• Conduct pre-construction walkouts with vendors and internal teams.
• Verify locate ticket status and ensure valid locates are in place prior to excavation.
• Issue required 48-hour notices.
• Coverage of specialty services as needed (GPR, core drilling, line adjustments, FDOT scheduling, etc.).
• Confirm permits, traffic control requirements (MOT), and jurisdictional approvals are secured before work begins.
• Identify potential field conflicts early and coordinate resolution with engineering and management.
• Meet with foremen/vendors daily to review work plans, expectations, and job sequencing.
• Monitor GPM check-ins and ensure production is accurately entered and updated.
• Ensure vendors and crews have required documentation and certifications, are properly equipped for assigned work, follow approved construction methods and specifications, and verify proper crew assignment based on work type.
• Enforce approved work-hour restrictions per jurisdiction, confirm crews are working in logical order aligned with locates and permits, and coordinate daily MOT needs and communicate requirements to management.
• Conduct ongoing site inspections to verify quality and adherence to plans.
• Ensure compliance with: Required drilling practices, underground depth requirements, aerial attachment standards and HOA requirements, safety regulations and PPE compliance, perform QA/QC checks on assigned projects, ensure restoration requirements are completed properly, and confirm timely completion of assigned production units ("gigs").
• Serve as the first-line problem solver for field challenges, assist crews in resolving technical issues and unexpected conditions, coordinate map discrepancies and field changes with engineering, investigate and report damages, assist with resolution and documentation, maintain proactive communication when plans require adjustment, and escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary.

Field Execution, Quality & Compliance

• Perform ongoing site inspections to verify quality and adherence to plans.
• Ensure compliance with: Required drilling practices, underground depth requirements, aerial attachment standards and HOA requirements, safety regulations and PPE compliance.
• Perform QA/QC checks on assigned projects.
• Ensure restoration requirements are completed properly.
• Confirm timely completion of assigned production units ("gigs").
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and unexpected conditions.
• Investigate and report damages; assist with resolution and documentation.
• Maintain proactive communication when plans require adjustment.
• Escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary.

Reporting & Documentation

• Submit required daily and project reporting including: End-of-shift reports (EOS), damage reports, MOT updates, QA/QC documentation.
• Keep GPM updated with production, rejections, corrections, and completions.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Communication & Representation

• Communicate daily with management, clients, cities, and jurisdictions as required.
• Attend coordination meetings when assigned.
• Relay updates, expectations, and changes to field crews promptly.
• Address homeowner or public concerns professionally and coordinate resolution.
• Represent the company as the on-site operational leader.

Resource & Operational Support

• Monitor material availability and notify OPM when inventory is insufficient.
• Support yard organization and equipment readiness.
• Aid in developing field crews through training and reinforcement of standards.

Authority & Accountability

• Accountable for: Daily field execution and productivity, vendor and crew compliance with construction standards, safety and permit adherence, accurate reporting and documentation, timely completion of assigned production goals.