In order to establish project expectations, the drilling contractor should which of the following actions?

• A. Request and review the statement of work
• B. Outline the statement of work with the drill crew
• C. Discuss project specifics with the project manager
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Setting project expectations hinges on anchoring the scope in a formal document that defines what will be done. Requesting and reviewing the statement of work provides the official description of the tasks, locations, timelines, responsibilities, and acceptance criteria. This creates a clear baseline for planning, budgeting, equipment needs, safety requirements, and quality standards, and it gives all parties a common reference to measure progress and success.

Outlining the statement of work with the drill crew can help ensure the crew understands their tasks, but it should follow after the SOW has been obtained and validated to reflect the client’s requirements. Discussing project specifics with the project manager is important for alignment, but the decisive step for establishing expectations is confirming the formal scope documented in the statement of work.