Best-in-class Experiences
TURNKEY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
ESS is structured to handle a complete range of scopes for horizontal infrastructure construction. Each operation is made up of experts who work collaboratively across disciplines to provide exceptional results and overall value. Whatever your project entails, the services you need can be delivered by ESS.
Careers
A Company of Owners
Employee ownership is central to who we are at ESS. It’s the foundation on which our values, culture, and projects are built.
Being 100% employee-owned means everyone who works for ESS is personally invested in the success and future of our company. Most importantly, the profits of our business stay right where they should — with the people that work hard to build it.
Pushing the Boundaries of What's Possible
Ess Values
Value-Driven Success
Our values represent the core of ESS and what we stand for as a company of employee-owners. They guide us in our daily efforts to be best-in-class for our teams, clients, and communities. Settling is never an option.
Testimonials
What Our People Say About ESS
ESS employee-owners know better than anyone the value of our company culture and the opportunities that are available here. We’ll tell you how it is and you can take our word for it — all 1,600 of us.
Shelby Williams Equipment OperatorSince joining Emery Sapp & Sons, I have learned how to build and grow strong relationships with my fellow employee-owners. Working with different crews who I am constantly learning from has made the job a lot of fun.
Reese Switzer Utilities SuperintendentIt’s always good to see the benefits of hands-on training and promotions within the company. There’s nothing better than watching coworkers succeed and help grow this company while benefiting from the rewards like the ESOP and being able to provide for their families.
Thomasina Nelson Equipment OperatorAt the end of every day, you see the progress you and your team have made. Watching that progress turn into a completed project is one of the most rewarding aspects of a construction career at ESS.
Changing Lives, Transforming Communities
Culture at ESS
Our Culture of Ownership
At ESS, our culture is our secret sauce. It’s built on ownership of our processes, our success, and our future. As employee-owners, we enjoy the freedom to train and develop together and to promote from within our organization to build meaningful, fulfilling careers.
And we’re not afraid to play as hard as we work. We freaking love what we do and the people we work with shoulder to shoulder. From entry level to the highest ranks of our company, we recognize the value of every individual on our team and the contribution they make toward the success of ESS.
At a Glance
Our Impact
The impact of ESS extends far beyond the projects we build. We help create jobs, fund community outreach initiatives, and drive local economies. We’re here to make a mark.
Promotions
Community
