Traveling Pipe Foreman with AIS Infrastructure

Company Overview

The AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies. Our services include infrastructure improvement, heavy civil construction, and site development for government and state agencies and private enterprise across the United States. We do a wide variety of heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and DOT work, power plants, dams and reservoirs, underground utilities, and more.

We are Heavy Civil Construction and Sitework experts, but we specialize in providing peace of mind.

AIS Infrastructure Group is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

The Traveling Pipe Foreman will work under the direct supervision of the Underground Utilities Superintendent, General Superintendent, and Project Manager, coordinating daily production, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The Working Underground Foreman is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing a team of pipe layers, operators, and laborers completing tasks involving physical labor and may include lifting, pulling, digging, cleaning work sites, maintaining and cleaning equipment and tools, to ensure the work is completed safely and accurately, as well as completing and assisting with completing those tasks. This position will start on a project in Buena Vista, GA, then will be moved to a project in Crossville, TN and/or elsewhere after that. So candidates must be willing to travel for work as needed. Per diem is offered at $100 per day worked to assist with temporary living expenses while more than 80 miles from your home address.

• Lead, direct, and participate in daily installation and alignment of pipelines and underground utilities according to project specifications.
• Plan work sequences and assign tasks to crew members to meet production goals and project schedules.
• Ensure proper trenching, bedding, and backfilling methods are used to meet design grades and compaction requirements.
• Oversee alignment, grade, and joint integrity for all pipe installations (storm, sanitary, water, and conduit systems).
• Operate and guide the use of heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and trench boxes as needed.
• Verify pipe elevations, slopes, and locations using grade rods, lasers, or GPS systems.
• Maintain accurate daily records of quantities installed, materials used, and work performed.
• Communicate with the Superintendent and Project Engineer regarding plan changes, conflicts, and field adjustments.
• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards; conduct daily safety talks and inspections.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Mentor crew members and promote teamwork, productivity, and skill development.
  
  

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in pipeline and underground utility installation, with at least 3 years in a leadership or foreman capacity.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, plans, and utility specifications.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, bedding, and backfilling best practices.
• Ability to set and verify line and grade using lasers, levels, or GPS.
• Familiarity with pipe materials, fittings, and connectors especially RCP and HDPE.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment operations, including excavation safety around utilities.
• Excellent communication, crew coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe work environment and uphold company safety policies.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills (daily logs, quantities, crew reports).
  
  

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification in pipeline installation or relevant vocational training is preferred.
  
  

Travel

• Travel to different projects sites in the region is required as needed.
  
  

EEO Statement

AIS Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.