A project manager (PM) is the person responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and completion. In construction, project managers coordinate schedules, budgets, contractors, and communications to deliver projects on time and within budget. Municipal project managers handle capital works from planning through construction to final acceptance. The role requires technical knowledge, communication skills, contract management expertise, and problem-solving ability. Project managers for major municipal projects may be internal staff or external consultants depending on project scope and organizational capacity. Effective project management is essential for successful infrastructure delivery, with poor management leading to cost overruns, delays, and quality problems.