Cincinnati, Ohio
Back Municipal Consulting provides end-to-end project management for trenchless rehabilitation projects, ensuring work is executed correctly, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract documents and industry standards.
From bid review through construction and final close-out, BMC protects municipalities and engineers from costly oversights, change orders, and performance failures.
Trenchless rehabilitation projects often fail—not because of bad intent—but because of poor coordination, unclear expectations, and insufficient oversight.
When project management is lacking, municipalities and engineers face real risks:


Ensuring the project starts with clarity and alignment.
Includes:
Review of bid documents and technical specifications
Participation in pre-bid meetings (as needed)
Clarification of rehab methods, materials, and performance criteria
Assistance answering bidder technical questions

Active involvement to keep the project on track.
Includes:
Coordination with municipalities, engineers, and contractors
Review of submittals, work plans, and schedules
Oversight of installation methods and sequencing
Identification of deviations from contract requirements

Verifying the work meets specifications—not just appearances.
Includes:
Monitoring compliance with specifications and ASTM standards
Review of inspection data, logs, and documentation
Identification of deficiencies or non-conforming work
Clear documentation of findings and recommendations

Ensuring the municipality receives what it paid for.
Includes:
Final inspection and documentation review
Verification of corrective actions, if required
Close-out reporting and compliance confirmation
Support through final acceptance
Project Review
We review plans, specs, schedules, and project goals.
Alignment & Strategy
We clarify expectations, standards, and roles across all parties.
Active Oversight
BMC supports the project through construction with ongoing review and coordination.
QA/QC & Issue Resolution
We identify and address problems early—before they escalate.
Final Documentation & Close-Out
We help ensure the project is completed correctly and defensibly.

Ensure long-term system performance and reduce project risk.
Strengthen designs with objective, compliant, field-driven recommendations.
Use results to align rehab planning with actual system condition.
Minimize uncertainty, avoid change orders, and ensure product suitability.
Defensible engineering documentation for product disputes or failures.
Independent review for spec compliance or “or equal” submissions.

As involved as needed—from periodic reviews to active oversight, depending on project scope.
Yes. BMC complements existing teams and works within established contract documents.
Absolutely. Early involvement helps prevent issues later.
Yes. All findings, recommendations, and reviews are clearly documented.
No. BMC supports projects of all sizes where quality and compliance matter.

Member Benefits:
