Heavy Civil | Site Development
Grounded In Excellence
Since 1947.
Who We Are
Trusted Partner. Proven Results.
E.S. Wagner Co. is a multi-generational heavy civil and site development leader, trusted to deliver complex infrastructure with control, integrity, and purpose. Backed by skilled professionals, with our fleet of specialized equipment, and providing decades of stability, we partner across industries to deliver high-quality site solutions — done right, by people who take ownership of their work.
80
Years
Founded in 1947
4
Generations
Of Family Leadership
100%
Owned Equipment
Maintained & Mobilized
11
In-House P.E.’s
Professional Engineers
$250K–$250M
Diversity of Project Scale
Our Work
Sectors We Serve
Where heavy civil expertise and complex problem-solving meet lasting impact — from airports and highways to expansive commercial site development, we deliver the groundwork that drives progress.
Commercial & Industrial
Comprehensive self-performed site development solutions, utilizing our expansive fleet of specialized equipment.
Transportation
Decades of experience in building, improving, and maintaining critical interstate road and bridge infrastructure.
Airport Construction
Constructing and enhancing the infrastructure essential for efficient airport operations in the highly complex and technical environment of active airfields.
Water & Wastewater
Comprehensive water treatment infrastructure solutions, self-performed across multiple disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient systems.
Energy Services
Turnkey site development and heavy civil construction services that support the reliable delivery of power, utility, and energy infrastructure.
Rail Facilities
Developing and improving rail and intermodal infrastructure, delivering safe, efficient facilities that keep freight and transportation networks moving.
Earthen Containment
Specialized construction of engineered containment systems designed to provide long-term retention, environmental protection, durability, and performance.
Flood Control Systems
Building resilient flood control infrastructure that safeguards communities, critical assets, and natural resources from changing water conditions.
Our Projects
Legacy Projects
Explore projects shaped by our foundation of integrity, accountability, and craftsmanship that continues to guide everything we do.
In Progress
Airport Construction
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Fourth Parallel Runway
1,300
Acres
5.2M
CY Unclassified Excavation
In Progress
Commercial & Industrial
Leading Consumer Paper Products Manufacturer
Confidential · Ohio
510
Acres
1.2M
CY Earthwork
Commercial & Industrial
StarPlus Energy
Kokomo, IN
300
Acres
800K
CY Earthwork
“The right people. The right equipment. The right company.”
— Raul Mondragon Aburto, Foreman
Careers
Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Your Future.
At E.S. Wagner Co., our people drive our award-winning success. We offer rewarding careers in heavy civil construction, supported by personalized development, challenging work, and growth opportunities. More than a workplace, we’re a team committed to building critical infrastructure and successful futures.
Our Culture
Powered by People
For four generations, E.S. Wagner Co. has built more than site infrastructure, roads, and bridges. We’ve built a culture that sets us apart. At the heart of our success is the E.S. Wagner Co. Culture Playbook, grounded in Acting with Purpose, Harnessing the Power of the Unit, and Winning Every Day. While others focus on projects, we focus on people.
“We care about who you are, not just what you know.”
— Kurt Huber, General Counsel & VP Human Resources
Safety Is Our First Priority
E.S. Wagner Co. Safety — Own It.
Safety is our foundation — protecting our people through a company-wide commitment to healthy, hazard-free work environments.
- Behavioral safety programs & daily JHA (Job Hazard Analysis)
- Every employee has “stop work” authority
- Self-performing the work provides controlled results
- Development and execution of a well-founded plan
- If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right
“Safety on-site at E.S. Wagner starts at the highest levels of the company, where commitment is made to not cutting corners. We’re doing what’s right. Anything less is unacceptable.”
—Tom Watson, P.E., Senior Vice President
The Latest
News & Insights
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The Next Generation of Construction – E.S. Wagner Co-op’s Present Their Work
One of our favorite traditions each semester is watching our co-ops present what they have learned and experienced during their time with…
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NCDOT US74 Project Reaches a Major Milestone
On June 28th, E.S. Wagner’s design-build interchange in Cleveland County, NC completed a major phase shift, rerouting westbound traffic onto the former eastbound…
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Thank You to the Talented People That Make Up Our Team
Every successful project starts with talented people. Our Defiance, Ohio, team recently gathered for lunch to celebrate the individuals whose hard work,…
Equipment & Self-Performance
600+
Pieces of owned equipment
We self-perform our work using our large fleet of highly specialized equipment to solve unique jobsite challenges. Backed by our experienced field crews and in-house Professional Engineers, we bring a practical, problem-solving mindset to every project — applying creative solutions to complex challenges, mobilizing quickly, and consistently delivering heavy civil projects on time or ahead of schedule.
Let’s Lay the Groundwork.
Whether you’re planning your next project or your next career move, E.S. Wagner is ready to build with you.