CHATTANOOGA, TN – AIS Infrastructure (AISI), a rapidly growing leader in the heavy civil and infrastructure industry, has been awarded four major design-build contracts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection totaling more than $2 billion. These high-profile projects will be completed by BCSS, an AISI subsidiary.  They are located along the southern border within proximity of Eagle Pass, TX; Lukeville, AZ; and Marron Valley / Campo, CA (San Diego) areas. They bring with them a surge of new jobs and opportunities

To meet the scale and complexity of these projects, AISI is expanding its workforce by 350 to 400 employees and deploying nearly 100 additional pieces of heavy equipment by March 2026. From seasoned equipment operators to skilled tradespeople, to project management, AISI is hiring across the board — with immediate openings in multiple states.

“These are long-term, transformational infrastructure projects that require a skilled, driven team,” said Stephen Christensen, President at AIS Infrastructure. “We’re building complex roads, bridges, and critical access systems for these projects that demand top-tier talent and dedication. If you’re looking for a future in civil construction, this is your moment.”

The four awarded projects include:

• DRT-1 ($565M) and DRT-2 ($364M) in Del Rio, TX – focused on vertical and waterborne barriers, patrol roads, access routes, and complex technical security systems.
• SDC-1 ($483M) in San Diego, CA – covering vertical barriers, mountain access and patrol roads, and advanced technical security systems.
• TCA-1 ($606M) in Tucson and Yuma, AZ – combining existing barrier wall improvements, new vertical barriers, and extensive drainage, patrol and access road networks. Advanced security and detection systems will complement this work.

Each project is a full design-build effort, with HDR Design leading the engineering phase that is currently underway. Fieldwork is anticipated to begin in January 2026, with construction expected to continue for 30–36 months for all four projects. BCSS, in joint venture with Caddell and Gibraltar, will lead and manage all four projects.

With an additional $3.7 billion in IDIQ contracts under review and a total of $39 billion allocated to the federal border wall program, AISI/BCSS is positioned for continued expansion and hiring nationwide.

To explore job opportunities or learn more, visit: ais-infrastructurellc.com/careers