Traveling Pipe Foreman with AIS Infrastructure

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promised 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

• A 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 identity, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.