Self-Performed Solutions

ESS Companies is a team of leading heavy civil contractors.

ESSC partners with the best of the best — companies known for their ambition, dedication to safety, and commitment to quality. We deliver best-in-class construction solutions from coast to coast, self-performing roughly 85% of all work on our projects.

  • Site Prep icon Site Preparation

    We offer site preparation at scale. Our mass grading and excavation experts push the boundaries of what’s possible through state-of-the-art equipment and unmatched resources.

  • Underground Utilities icon Underground Utilities

    ESS Companies installs, maintains, and rehabilitates underground utilities for public and private owners.

  • Heavy Civil icon Heavy Civil Construction

    We specialize in large-scale, complex builds. Our companies complete projects involving bridge construction, road construction, concrete paving and flatwork, asphalt paving, pavement preservation, and street improvement.

  • Lab Services icon Laboratory Services

    We offer aggregate testing, asphalt mix design, asphalt and binders testing, concrete mix design, and concrete testing. Premier Testing Laboratories has been validated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and accredited by both the AASHTO and the CCRL.

Enterprise-Level Capabilities

Personal Investment. National Reach.

ESSC combines individual effort with multi-company expertise. Our employee-owners set the standard for the industry by finding solutions and executing with excellence.

We blaze new trails in efficiency and best practices, learning with every build.

Serving 34 States (& Counting)

Where We Work

Is your project within our service area? Our companies operate all across the United States.

Who We Serve


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DOTs

From massive design-build projects to ongoing maintenance, ESSC supports DOTs nationwide.

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Developers

We work alongside the country’s top residential, commercial, and industrial developers.

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General Contractors

Our self-perform approach has made us a go-to for GCs looking to mitigate risk.

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Municipalities

We deliver infrastructure and civic enhancement services for communities of all sizes.

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Federal Agencies

Building America’s future on behalf of the U.S. Armed Forces and other federal entities.

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Railways

Safety-first, schedule-centric construction and maintenance work for major railways.

Our Fleet

Ready To Mobilize

Flexible offerings and a wide reach — partnering with ESSC grants you access to all of our contractors’ resources.

Our shared fleet sets us apart from the competition. We’re ready to send hundreds of pieces of specialized equipment anywhere in the country.

Equipment Stats

900+ Pieces of mass grading and utilities equipment.
250+ Pieces of state-of-the-art asphalt paving equipment.
120+ Pieces of cutting-edge concrete paving equipment.

Combined Expertise

Industry Leaders

Our teams achieve more together, thanks to constant collaboration and strong client partnerships. With top-notch preconstruction and an innovative approach, we leverage tech-driven processes to keep schedules on track and maximize value for every project.

Traditional & Alternative Delivery Methods

How We Work


Design Bid Build
DBB

Design-Bid-Build

Unmatched value at a competitive price.

Design/Build
DB

Design-Build

Early involvement: less risk, more innovation.

Progressive Design/Build
PDB

Progressive
Design-Build

Experts in complex, accelerated projects.

CMAR

Construction Manager
At Risk

Centralized risk, collaboration, and budget predictability.

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CM/GC

Construction Manager/General Contractor

Constructability feedback for flawless execution.

JOC

Job Order
Contracting

Budget control and multi-project partnership.

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Build With the Best

Our companies continue to lead the industry in quality and customer experience. Contact us for undeniable results — right on time.