Phone Number
Email Address
Main Office
Social Media
Founded in 1971, ECCO III has grown steadily to become a leading professional construction organization in the New York Metropolitan area. With a full range of in-house capabilities and services, and strong relationships with a vast network of subcontractors, ECCO III has successfully completed numerous projects in the transportation, environmental, industrial, and commercial arenas, with varying degrees of challenge and complexity. Every project in our portfolio has been completed on time and within budget, with safety and environmental conservation/protection at the forefront of our company initiative.
ECCO III has established an excellent reputation for performance on New York metropolitan area highway, bridge, rail, mechanical, marine, environmental and heavy construction contracts. Our experience, expertise, and superior resources make us equipped to manage fast-tracked, logistically complex projects, and to provide exceptional Design-Build services when necessary. With a systematic and methodical approach to work progress, operating procedures, and execution of project objectives, we strive to consistently exceed the Client’s expectations and to accomplish the project scope, budget, and schedule, with an emphasis on safety and quality achievement.
We simplify the construction process and consistently meet our Client’s deadlines, despite weather related delays or changes to the scope of work. ECCO III has a strong record of on-time completions, with a substantial percentage of our projects delivered early.
ECCO III’s Pillars of Success allow our company to flourish while also delivering the best value to our Clients. Each Pillar works in tandem with the others to ensure our mission of Efficiency, Quality, Safety, and Revenue Excellence is achieved on all of our projects.
Comprehensive Corporate Safety Program integrated into all projects.
Quality-first planning to drive all construction and field operations.
Proven project controls to enhance efficiency and speed to production.
Cost savings to result in the Best Value for our Clients and ECCO III.
ECCO III was founded by Richard Gizzi Sr. (pictured center) in 1971. Richard was joined by his nephews Raymond Gizzi, PE (pictured left) and John Gizzi, CPA (pictured right) who went onto succeed Richard in overseeing ECCO III’s growth from a local family business to a leading Heavy Civil Construction Contractor in the New York Metropolitan area.
Raymond and John served in progressive leadership roles, until assuming positions as President and Chief Financial Officer (retired 1995), respectively.
Kristen Gizzi, daughter of co-owner John Gizzi, currently serves as ECCO III’s Corporate Counsel and Director of ECCO Development LLC – ECCO III’s Real Estate Development subsidiary. Kristen co-manages ECCO Development LLC, along with her cousin, Richard Gizzi, Jr., son of Richard Gizzi, Sr.
ECCO III’s Leadership Team is comprised of long-standing construction-industry experts who have been employed with ECCO III for multiple decades. The Leadership Team is actively involved in the planning and execution of all work activities from the ground up.
At ECCO III, our people are our MOST VALUABLE asset. Many of our colleagues have been with ECCO III for decades and are responsible for our current success. We are proud to foster an employee-centric culture based on respect, trust, and opportunity.
ECCO III is always looking to add new talent to our Team! Check out our Careers Page for more information!


