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This summary highlights information contained in this Proxy Statement. It does not contain all information you should consider, and you should read the entire Proxy Statement carefully before voting.

The following table provides summary information about each nominee for Class II director to serve for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, or when their successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier upon death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. Each director is elected by a majority of votes cast.

The following table provides summary information about each nominee for Class III director to serve for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, or when their successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier upon death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. Each director is elected by a majority of votes cast.

Arcosa is committed to strong corporate governance practices, which we believe recognize shareholder interests and support the success of our business. Our corporate governance practices are highlighted below:

Shareholders may vote their shares electronically online during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. If you choose to vote your shares online during the meeting, please follow the instructions posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACA2021. You will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or voting instruction form. Voting electronically online during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders will replace any previous votes. Shareholders may submit pertinent questions prior to or during the meeting, and questions will be answered during the meeting, subject to time constraints. For more information on how to submit pertinent questions, please follow the instructions posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACA2021.

The outstanding voting securities of Arcosa consist of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Stock”). The record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting, or any postponement or adjournment thereof, has been established by the Board of Directors as the close of business on March 15, 2021. At that date, 48,174,797 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and entitled to be voted. A holder of Common Stock will be entitled to one vote per share on each matter properly brought before the Annual Meeting.

In order to both save money and protect the environment, we have elected to provide access to our proxy materials and Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020 Annual Report”) on the Internet, instead of mailing the full set of printed proxy materials, in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the electronic distribution of proxy materials. Proxy materials or a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) are being first released or mailed to shareholders on or about March 23, 2021. If you received a Notice by mail, you will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials in the mail unless you request it. Instead, the Notice instructs you on how to obtain and review all of the important information contained in the Proxy Statement and Annual Report. The Notice also instructs you on how to submit your proxy over the Internet. If you received a Notice by mail and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions for requesting such materials included in the Notice.

Shareholder of Record or Registered Shareholder. If your shares of Common Stock are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, you are considered a “shareholder of record” or a “registered shareholder” of those shares.

Beneficial Owner of Shares. If your shares are held in an account at a bank, brokerage firm, or other similar organization, then you are a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name.” In that case, you will have received these

proxy materials from the bank, brokerage firm, or other similar organization holding your account and, as a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your bank, brokerage firm, or similar organization as to how to vote the shares held in your account.

In Advance by Telephone or Internet. All shareholders of record can vote by telephone using the toll-free telephone number on the Notice or proxy card, or via the Internet at www.proxyvote.com, and using the procedures and instructions described on the Notice or proxy card. You will need the 16-digit control number provided in your proxy materials.

In Advance by Written Proxy. If you are a shareholder of record and receive a Notice card, you may request a written proxy card by following the instructions included in the Notice.

Virtually During the Meeting. All shareholders of record may vote by attending the meeting virtually at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACA2021.

Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, we encourage you to vote by proxy as soon as possible. Your shares will be voted in accordance with your instructions.

As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker on how to vote the shares in your account. Your broker should give you instructions for voting your shares by Internet, telephone or mail. As a beneficial owner, you are invited to virtually attend the Annual Meeting, but you may not vote your shares at the Annual Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid legal proxy from your broker giving you the legal right to vote the shares virtually during the Annual Meeting.

The persons named as proxies in the proxy card or electronic voting form will vote your shares according to your instructions. If you sign and return your proxy card but do not make any of the selections, the named proxies will vote your shares: (i) FOR election of the three nominees for Class II director and three nominees for Class III director as set forth in this Proxy Statement; (ii) FOR approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Arcosa’s named executive officers as disclosed in these materials; and (iii) FOR ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Arcosa for the year ending December 31, 2021.

A “broker non-vote” occurs when a broker submits a proxy for the meeting with respect to a discretionary, or routine, matter but does not have the authority to vote on non-discretionary matters because the beneficial owner did not provide voting instructions on those matters.

Under New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) rules, the proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2021 (Proposal 3) is considered a “discretionary” or “routine” item. This means that brokerage firms may vote in their discretion on behalf of clients (beneficial owners) who have not furnished voting instructions. In contrast, all of the other proposals set forth in this Proxy Statement are “non-discretionary” or “non-routine” items—brokerage firms that have not received voting instructions from their clients on these matters may not vote on these proposals.

If you are a registered shareholder, any subsequent vote you cast will replace your earlier vote. This applies whether you cast your vote by executing a proxy card bearing a later date, vote by telephone or Internet, or by virtually attending the Annual Meeting and submitting your vote virtually during the Annual Meeting. The proxy may be revoked at any time before it is exercised by filing with Arcosa a written revocation addressed to the Corporate Secretary.

If you hold your shares in street name, you must contact your broker, bank, or other nominee for specific instructions on how to change or revoke your vote.

The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote is necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting, but if a quorum should not be present, the meeting may be adjourned from time to time until a quorum is obtained.

The cost of soliciting proxies will be borne by Arcosa. In addition to the use of postal services or the Internet, proxies may be solicited by directors, officers, and employees of Arcosa (none of whom will receive any additional compensation for any assistance they may provide in the solicitation of proxies) in person or by telephone. Arcosa has hired Georgeson, Inc. to assist in the solicitation of proxies at an estimated cost of $11,000 plus expenses.

This means that you have multiple accounts in which you own our Common Stock. Please vote all Notices, proxy cards, or voting instructions from us to ensure that all of your shares of Common Stock are voted.

In order to reduce expenses, we are taking advantage of certain SEC rules, commonly known as “householding,” that permit us to deliver, in certain cases, only one Notice, Annual Report, or Proxy Statement, as applicable, to multiple shareholders sharing the same address, unless we have received contrary instructions from one or more of the shareholders. If you received a householded mailing this year and would like to have additional copies of the Notice,

Annual Report, Proxy Statement, or other proxy materials sent to you, please submit your request directed to our Corporate Secretary, Arcosa, Inc., 500 N. Akard St., Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75201, or by telephone at 972-942-6500. If you hold your stock in street name, you may revoke your consent to householding at any time by notifying your broker.

Arcosa's business affairs are managed under the direction of the Board of Directors (also referred to in this Proxy Statement as the “Board”) in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Arcosa’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws. The role of the Board is to oversee the management of Arcosa for the benefit of the shareholders. This responsibility includes monitoring senior management’s conduct of Arcosa’s business operations and affairs; reviewing and approving Arcosa’s financial objectives, strategies, and plans; risk management oversight; evaluating the performance of the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers; and overseeing Arcosa’s policies and procedures regarding corporate governance, legal compliance, ethical conduct, and maintenance of financial and accounting controls.

The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Principles, which are reviewed annually by the Governance and Sustainability Committee. Arcosa also has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is applicable to all employees of Arcosa, including the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer, and controller, as well as the Board. Arcosa intends to post any amendments to or waivers from its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on Arcosa’s website at ir.arcosa.com to the extent applicable to an executive officer, principal accounting officer, controller, or a director of Arcosa. The Corporate Governance Principles and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on Arcosa’s website at ir.arcosa.com under the heading “Corporate Governance — Additional Governance Documents.”

The Board makes all determinations with respect to director independence in accordance with the NYSE listing standards and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC. In addition, the Board established certain guidelines to assist it in making any such determinations regarding director independence (the “Independence Guidelines”), which are available on Arcosa’s website at ir.arcosa.com under the heading “Corporate Governance — Additional Governance Documents — Arcosa Categorical Standards of Director Independence.” The Independence Guidelines set forth commercial and charitable relationships that may not rise to the level of material relationships that would impair a director’s independence as set forth in the NYSE listing standards and SEC rules and regulations. The determination of whether such relationships as described in the Independence Guidelines actually impair a director’s independence is made by the Board on a case-by-case basis.

The Board undertook its annual review of director independence and considered transactions and relationships between each director, or any member of his or her immediate family, and Arcosa and its subsidiaries and affiliates. In making its determination, the Board applied the NYSE listing standards and SEC rules and regulations together with the Independence Guidelines.

As a result of its review, the Board affirmatively determined that the following directors are independent of Arcosa and its management under the standards set forth in the listing standards of the NYSE and the SEC rules and regulations: Joseph Alvarado, Rhys J. Best, David W. Biegler, Jeffrey A. Craig, Ronald J. Gafford, John W. Lindsay, Douglas L. Rock, and Melanie M. Trent. The Board determined that Antonio Carrillo is not independent because of his employment by Arcosa.

As our independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board, Mr. Best (i) presides over all meetings of the Board and shareholders, (ii) reviews and approves meeting agendas, meeting schedules and other information, as appropriate, (iii) acts as a liaison between the outside directors and management, (iv) consults on shareholder engagement and governance matters, (v) has the right to call special board or shareholder meetings, and (vi) performs such other duties as the Board requires from time to time. The Board believes that this structure allows our Chief Executive Officer to focus on operating and managing Arcosa and leverages our Chairman’s experience in guidance and oversight. While the Board believes that this structure is currently in the best interests of Arcosa and its shareholders, it does not have a policy with respect to separating the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer roles and could adjust the structure in the future as it deems appropriate.

Our Audit, Governance and Sustainability, and Human Resources Committees are currently comprised entirely of independent directors. The Board believes that having an independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board and independent Audit, Governance and Sustainability, and Human Resources Committees provides a structure for strong independent oversight of our management.

Board composition is one of the most critical areas of focus for the Board. Having the right mix of directors who bring diverse perspectives, business and professional experiences and skills, provides a foundation for robust dialogue, informed advice, and collaboration. The Board considers current Board skills, composition, tenure, and anticipated retirements to identify gaps that may need to be filled through Board succession planning and the Board refreshment process. The Board strives to ensure an environment that encourages diverse critical thinking and values innovative, strategic discussions to achieve a higher level of success for Arcosa.

Until recently, the Board has had a director retirement policy set forth in its Corporate Governance Principles, which provided that upon a director’s 75th birthday, a director was not eligible for nomination to stand for election, unless the Board determined otherwise. The current experience level of the Board and the need for continuity through any future changes in the Board membership were key factors in Arcosa’s decision to eliminate the mandatory retirement policy.

The Governance and Sustainability Committee and the full Board regularly discuss board succession. The Board believes that an annual evaluation process for deciding whether to re-nominate individuals for election is currently the most effective means of managing director succession, while also allowing for continuity of service. The Governance and Sustainability Committee is actively seeking to add new members, focusing on diversity and skillsets beneficial to Arcosa, and the elimination of the retirement policy allows time for new members to gain knowledge of Arcosa to facilitate a smooth transition.

The directors hold regular and special meetings and spend such time on the affairs of Arcosa as their duties require. The Board held five meetings in 2020. The Board also meets regularly in non-management executive sessions. In 2020, all directors of Arcosa attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board and the committees on which they served. It is Arcosa's policy that each director is expected to attend the Annual Meeting, and each director attended the 2020 Annual Meeting.

The standing committees of the Board are the Audit Committee, Governance and Sustainability Committee, and Human Resources Committee. Each of the committees is governed by a charter, current copies of which are available on Arcosa’s website at ir.arcosa.com under the heading “Corporate Governance — Board Committees & Charters.” Mr. Carrillo, Chief Executive Officer and President (“CEO”) of Arcosa, does not serve on any Board committee. Director membership of the committees and the number of committee meetings held in 2020 are identified below.

The Audit Committee’s function is to oversee, on behalf of the Board, (i) the integrity of Arcosa’s financial statements and related disclosures; (ii) Arcosa’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; (iii) the qualifications, independence, and performance of Arcosa’s independent auditing firm; (iv) the performance of Arcosa’s internal audit function; (v) Arcosa’s internal accounting and disclosure control systems and practices; (vi) Arcosa’s procedures for monitoring compliance with its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and (vii) Arcosa’s policies and procedures with respect to risk assessment, management, and mitigation. In carrying out its function, the Audit Committee (a) reviews with management, our Vice President of Audit, and the independent auditors, Arcosa’s financial statements, the accounting principles applied in their preparation, the scope of the audit, any comments made by the independent auditors upon the financial condition of Arcosa and its accounting controls and procedures; (b) reviews with management its processes and policies related to risk assessment, management, and mitigation, compliance with corporate policies, compliance programs, internal controls, and summaries of management’s travel and entertainment reports; and (c) performs such other matters as the Audit Committee deems appropriate.

The Audit Committee also pre-approves all auditing and all allowable non-audit services provided to Arcosa by the independent auditors. The Audit Committee selects and retains the independent auditors for Arcosa and approves audit fees. The Board of Directors has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are “independent” as defined by the rules of the SEC and the listing standards of the NYSE. The Board has determined that Mr. Rock, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Mr. Craig are each qualified as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of SEC regulations.

In September 2020, the Board approved a name change of the Corporate Governance and Directors Nominating Committee to the Governance and Sustainability Committee (the “G&S Committee”) to more fully capture the G&S Committee’s oversight of Arcosa’s environmental, social, and related governance (“ESG”) activities and initiatives. The functions of the G&S Committee are to identify and recommend to the Board individuals qualified to be nominated for election to the Board; review the qualifications of the members of each committee (including the independence of directors) to ensure that each committee’s membership meets applicable criteria established by the SEC and NYSE; recommend to the Board the members and chairperson for each Board committee; periodically review and assess Arcosa’s Corporate Governance Principles and Arcosa’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and make recommendations for changes thereto to the Board; periodically review Arcosa’s orientation program for new directors and Arcosa’s practices for continuing education of existing directors; annually review director compensation and benefits and make recommendations to the Board regarding director compensation and benefits; review, approve, and ratify all transactions with related persons that are required to be disclosed under the rules of the SEC; annually conduct an individual director performance review of each incumbent director; oversee the annual self-evaluation of the performance of the Board and its committees; and review and assess Arcosa’s activities and practices regarding sustainability and ESG matters that are significant to Arcosa. Each of the members of the G&S Committee is an independent director under the NYSE listing standards. In performing its annual review of director compensation, the G&S Committee may utilize independent compensation consultants from time to time to assist in making its recommendations to the Board.

The G&S Committee will consider director candidates recommended to it by shareholders. In considering candidates submitted by shareholders, the G&S Committee will take into consideration the needs of the Board and the qualifications of the candidate. To have a candidate considered by the G&S Committee, a shareholder must submit the recommendation in writing and must include the following information:

The shareholder recommendation and information described above must be sent to the Corporate Secretary at 500 N. Akard St., Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75201, and must be received by the Corporate Secretary not less than 120 days prior to the anniversary date of the date that Arcosa’s proxy statement was released in connection with the previous year’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The G&S Committee believes that the qualifications for serving as a director of Arcosa are that a nominee demonstrate depth of experience at the policy-making level in business, government, or education; possess the ability to make a meaningful contribution to the Board’s oversight of the business and affairs of Arcosa and a willingness to exercise independent judgment; and have an impeccable reputation for honest and ethical conduct in both professional and personal activities. In addition, the G&S Committee examines a candidate’s time availability, the candidate’s ability to make analytical and probing inquiries, and financial independence to ensure he or she will not be financially dependent on director compensation.

The G&S Committee identifies potential nominees by asking, from time to time, current directors and executive officers for their recommendations of persons meeting the criteria described above who might be available to serve on the Board. The G&S Committee may also engage firms that specialize in identifying director candidates. As described above, the G&S Committee will also consider candidates recommended by shareholders.

Once a person has been identified as a potential candidate, the G&S Committee makes an initial determination regarding the need for additional Board members to fill vacancies or expand the size of the Board. If the G&S Committee determines that additional consideration is warranted, the G&S Committee will review such information and conduct interviews as it deems necessary to fully evaluate each director candidate. In addition to the qualifications of a candidate, the G&S Committee will consider such relevant factors as it deems appropriate, including the current composition of the Board, the evaluations of other prospective nominees, and the need for any required expertise on the Board or one of its committees. The G&S Committee considers potential candidates in light of the skills, experience, and attributes (i) possessed by current directors; and (ii) that the Board has identified as important for new directors to possess. The G&S Committee also contemplates multiple dynamics that promote and advance diversity among its members. Although the G&S Committee does not have a formal diversity policy, the G&S Committee considers a number of factors regarding diversity of personal and professional backgrounds (both domestic and international), national origins, specialized skills and acumen, and breadth of experience in industry, manufacturing, financing transactions, and business combinations. The G&S Committee’s evaluation process will not vary based on whether or not a candidate is recommended by a shareholder.

The Human Resources Committee (the “HR Committee”) makes recommendations to the independent members of the Board in its responsibilities relating to the competitive compensation of Arcosa’s CEO. The HR Committee has been delegated authority by the Board to make compensation decisions with respect to the other named executive officers identified in this Proxy Statement. Each of the members of the HR Committee is an independent director under the NYSE listing standards, including those standards applicable specifically to members of compensation committees.

The HR Committee reviews management succession planning and approves awards under Arcosa’s incentive compensation and equity based plans. The HR Committee annually evaluates the leadership and performance of Arcosa’s CEO and recommends his compensation to Arcosa’s independent directors. The independent directors are responsible for approving the CEO’s compensation. The CEO provides to the HR Committee his assessment of the performance of the other named executive officers. The HR Committee also has direct access to Arcosa’s key leaders. The HR Committee reviews and approves compensation for the Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) and the other named executive officers.

In 2020, our HR Committee retained Pay Governance LLC (the “Compensation Consultant”) to provide a variety of executive compensation consultant services as an independent compensation consultant. The services provided by the Compensation Consultant in 2020 include: (i) review and assist in the design of Arcosa’s executive compensation programs, (ii) provide insight into executive compensation practices used by other companies, (iii) benchmark

Arcosa’s executive compensation pay levels with relevant peer survey data, (iv) provide proxy disclosure information for comparator companies, and (v) provide input to the HR Committee on the risk assessment, structure, and overall competitiveness of Arcosa’s executive compensation programs.

The CEO, the CFO, and the head of Human Resources work with the HR Committee and the Compensation Consultant to develop the framework and design the plans for all compensation components. The CEO and CFO recommend the financial performance measurements for the annual incentive awards and the long-term performance-based equity awards, subject to HR Committee approval. The CFO certifies the achievement of these financial performance measures. The HR Committee recommends the CEO's compensation to the independent directors for their approval. The CEO makes recommendations to the HR Committee on compensation for each of the other named executive officers.

Throughout the year, the CEO provides the HR Committee with his ongoing assessment of the performance of the other named executive officers. These assessments provide background information for any adjustment to base salary, annual incentives, or long-term incentives. Both annual incentives and long-term incentives are established with threshold, target, and maximum payout levels.

The HR Committee realizes that benchmarking and comparing peer group proxy disclosure data require certain levels of interpretation due to the complexities associated with executive compensation plans. The HR Committee uses the benchmarking information and the peer group proxy disclosure data provided by the Compensation Consultant as general guidelines and makes adjustments to compensation levels based on what the HR Committee believes is in the best interests of Arcosa’s shareholders. The HR Committee uses its judgment and bases its consideration of each executive’s compensation on performance in respect to the value of the executive’s contributions to Arcosa, the executive’s tenure, and peer survey data that establishes the ranges against which compensation is benchmarked.

While management is responsible for the day-to-day management and mitigation of risk, our Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for risk oversight. Management reviews and discusses risks with the Board of Directors as part of the business and operating review conducted at each of the regular meetings of the Board of Directors. While the Board of Directors has primary responsibility for overseeing Arcosa’s risk management, each committee of the Board of Directors also considers risk within its area of responsibility. Each committee regularly reports back to the Board on its risk oversight activities.

The Audit Committee assesses major financial risk exposures and steps taken by management to address the same, is responsible for the review and assessment of information technology and cybersecurity risk exposures and the steps taken to monitor and control those exposures, and reviews risks identified during the internal and external auditors’ risk assessment procedures. The HR Committee reviews risks arising from our executive compensation programs and management succession planning. The G&S Committee oversees risks related to our governance structure and director compensation programs.

The Compensation Consultant performed a risk assessment with respect to our 2020 incentive compensation plans applicable to our executive officers. Based on this review, the Compensation Consultant concluded that Arcosa's executive incentive programs do not encourage excessive risk-taking behaviors. Arcosa also conducted a detailed risk assessment of our 2020 compensation policies and practices (the “Compensation Policies”) for our employees, including our executive officers, and assessed the likelihood and potential impact of the risk presented by the Compensation Policies. Participants in the risk assessment included Arcosa’s management, human resources group, internal audit group, and the HR Committee. Based on this review, management has concluded that sufficient controls exist to mitigate the risks related to the Compensation Policies.

Messrs. Biegler, Alvarado, and Lindsay served on the HR Committee during the last completed fiscal year. None of the members of the HR Committee had ever served as an executive officer or employee of Arcosa or any of its subsidiaries. There were no compensation committee interlocks during 2020.

The Board has established a process to receive communications by mail from shareholders and other interested parties. Shareholders and other interested parties may contact any member of the Board or the non-management directors as a group, any Board committee, or any chair of any such committee. To communicate with the Board of Directors, any individual director, or any group or committee of directors, correspondence should be addressed to the Board of Directors or any such individual director or group or committee of directors by either name or title. All such correspondence should be sent to the Corporate Secretary of Arcosa at 500 N. Akard St., Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75201.

All communications received as set forth in the preceding paragraph will be opened by the office of the Corporate Secretary for the sole purpose of determining whether the contents represent a message to directors. Any contents that are not in the nature of advertising, promotions of a product or service, or offensive material will be forwarded promptly to the addressee. In the case of communications to the Board or any group or committee of directors, the Corporate Secretary will make sufficient copies of the contents to send to each director who is a member of the group or committee to which the envelope is addressed.

Arcosa has adopted a policy prohibiting pledging and hedging. The policy prohibits officers, directors, and employees of Arcosa and their respective related persons from (i) selling Arcosa securities short, (ii) pledging or hypothecating any Arcosa securities (e.g. using Arcosa securities for margin loans or to collateralize other indebtedness), or (iii) engaging in derivative transactions, including without limitation hedging, puts and calls, or other transactions involving Arcosa securities.

The Board of Directors currently consists of nine members and is currently divided into three classes. The Class II directors and Class III directors have terms expiring at the Annual Meeting. The Class I directors have terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders. Class II and Class III directors will be elected to a one-year term at the Annual Meeting. Commencing with the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, the Board of Directors will no longer be classified, and directors will no longer be divided into classes, but rather will be subject to election on an annual basis.

On the recommendation of the G&S Committee, the Board has nominated three candidates to be re-elected as Class II directors and three candidates to be re-elected as Class III directors at the Annual Meeting. If re-elected, the Class II and Class III directors will serve for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, or when their successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier upon death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal.

All of the Class II and Class III nominees are incumbent directors, and, pursuant to Arcosa's Amended and Restated Bylaws, an incumbent director nominee who is not elected is required to tender his or her resignation for consideration by the G&S Committee and the Board (with the affected director recusing himself or herself from the deliberations). The Board will be free to accept or reject the resignation and will make its decision known publicly within 90 days of certification of the vote results. If a director’s resignation is accepted by the Board, then the Board may fill the resulting vacancy.

The Board is not seeking the election of Class I directors, whose terms expire at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders. You may not vote for a greater number of persons than the nominees named in this Proxy Statement.

Each nominee has agreed to be named in this Proxy Statement and to serve if elected. We have no reason to believe that any of the nominees would be unable to serve if elected, but if any nominee is unavailable for election, the proxy holders may vote for another nominee proposed by the Board, in which case your shares will be voted for such other nominee.

The Board of Directors believes that each of the director nominees possesses the qualifications described above under “Board Meetings and Committees—Governance and Sustainability Committee.”

The information provided below is biographical information about each of the Class II and Class III nominees, as well as the remaining incumbent directors, including a description of the experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that the individual should be nominated for election as a director of Arcosa.

Arcosa seeks approval, on an advisory basis, from its shareholders of the compensation of its named executive officers as described in this Proxy Statement.

As described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Arcosa’s executive compensation program (i) encourages high levels of performance and accountability, (ii) aligns the interests of executives with those of shareholders, and (iii) links compensation to business objectives and strategies.

This proposal provides shareholders the opportunity to approve or not approve Arcosa’s executive compensation program through the following resolution:

Because this is an advisory vote, it will not be binding upon the Board of Directors. However, the HR Committee will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements. After the 2021 Annual Meeting, the next advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers will occur at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders unless the Board modifies its policy on the frequency of holding such advisory votes.

The Audit Committee has appointed Ernst & Young LLP (“Ernst & Young”) as the independent registered public accounting firm of Arcosa for the year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Amended and Restated Bylaws do not require that we seek shareholder ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as our independent registered public accounting firm, we are doing so as a matter of good corporate governance. If the shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider whether or not to retain Ernst & Young. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee in its discretion may change the appointment at any time during the year if it determines that a change would be in the best interests of Arcosa and its shareholders.

Arcosa has been advised by Ernst & Young that the firm has no relationship with Arcosa or its subsidiaries other than that arising from the firm’s engagement as auditors, tax advisers, and consultants.

Arcosa has also been advised that representatives of Ernst & Young will be present at the Annual Meeting where they will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

The following table presents fees for professional audit services rendered by Ernst & Young for the audits of Arcosa’s annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and fees for other non-audit services rendered by Ernst & Young during the period.

Audit fees include fees and out-of-pocket costs associated with the annual audit of Arcosa’s consolidated and combined financial statements; incremental audit procedures related to acquisitions (primarily Cherry Companies); incremental audit procedures related to new systems implementation; incremental audit procedures and consultation services related to SEC filings; and statutory audits in Mexico and Europe.

Audit related fees are for due diligence services and agreed upon services related to Arcosa's 401(k) plan, and the use of online research tools.

Tax fees include fees for general tax consultations, general state and local tax advisory services, general federal and international tax advisory services, and tax advice related to the work opportunity tax credit.

The Audit Committee has a policy for the pre-approval of all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by Ernst & Young. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services, and other services. Under this policy, pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year, and any pre-approval is detailed as to the services or category of services and includes an anticipated budget. In addition, the Audit Committee also may pre-approve services on a case-by-case basis. The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to the Chair

of the Audit Committee. Pursuant to this delegation, the Chair must report any pre-approval decision to the Audit Committee at its first meeting after the pre-approval was obtained. All services set forth in the table above were pre-approved by the Audit Committee before being rendered.

We are a standing committee comprised of independent directors as “independence” is currently defined by SEC regulations and the applicable listing standards of the NYSE. The Board of Directors has determined that two of the members of the Audit Committee are “audit committee financial experts” as defined by applicable SEC rules. We operate under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors. A copy of the charter is available free of charge on Arcosa’s website at ir.arcosa.com under the heading “Corporate Governance — Board Committees & Charters— Arcosa Audit Committee Charter.”

We annually select Arcosa’s independent auditors. That recommendation is subject to ratification by Arcosa’s shareholders.

Management is responsible for Arcosa’s financial statements, internal controls and the financial reporting process. The independent auditors are responsible for performing an independent audit of Arcosa’s consolidated and combined financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and issuing a report thereon. As provided in our charter, our responsibilities include the monitoring and oversight of these processes.

Consistent with our charter responsibilities, we met and held discussions with management and the independent auditors. In this context, management and the independent auditors represented to us that Arcosa’s consolidated and combined financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We reviewed and discussed the consolidated and combined financial statements with management and the independent auditors and discussed with the independent auditors matters required to be discussed by Auditing Standard No. 1301, “Communications with Audit Committees,” issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”).

Arcosa’s independent auditors have also provided to us the written disclosures and the letter required by applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent auditors’ communications with the Audit Committee, and we discussed with the independent auditors that firm’s independence. We also considered whether the provision of non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the independent auditors’ independence and concluded that such services have not impaired the auditors’ independence.

Based upon our reviews and discussions with management, Arcosa's internal auditors, and the independent auditors, and our review of the representation of management and the report of the independent auditors to the Audit Committee, we recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited consolidated and combined financial statements be included in Arcosa’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Douglas L. Rock, Chair

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) describes Arcosa’s executive compensation philosophy and the pay programs in 2020. For 2020, the Named Executive Officers of Arcosa and their titles were:

For this CD&A, we have included all six executive officers of Arcosa as Named Executive Officers for purposes of continuity year-to-year.

In February 2021, the titles were updated for the following Named Executive Officers of Arcosa:

Additionally, in December 2020, the Energy Equipment segment name was updated to Engineered Structures to better reflect the products delivered.

This CD&A is organized into the following sections:

In 2020, Arcosa’s highest priority was the health and safety of its employees and communities as we faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Arcosa enhanced its safety and health protocols while operating as essential businesses that support critical infrastructure sectors, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA.gov).

Even while operating in the pandemic, we were able to achieve healthy financial performance in line with the targets set by the HR Committee before the onset of the pandemic. Highlights include:

Payouts to the Named Executive Officers and other key executives under our 2020 Annual Incentive Program (“AIP”) reinforced our strong pay-for-performance philosophy. In designing the AIP for 2020, the HR Committee approved performance metrics that were in furtherance of our goals and in line with our initial 2020 earnings guidance. The HR Committee linked a significant share of each of the group president Named Executive Officer’s AIP award to his respective segment performance.

The HR Committee did not make any adjustments to existing AIP or Long-Term Incentive (“LTI”) compensation programs or metrics because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with Arcosa’s pay-for-performance philosophy, the HR Committee concluded that it was appropriate to continue measuring fiscal year performance based on the originally approved financial metrics targets.

The following are highlights of key compensation enhancements that were approved in 2020 by the HR Committee to address our objectives moving forward:

2020 compensation will be subject of an advisory, non-binding say-on-pay vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting. The HR Committee considered our 2019 say-on-pay vote (over 97% voting in favor at the 2020 Annual Meeting) as a sign of our shareholders’ support of Arcosa’s executive compensation philosophy and plans. The Board and the HR Committee value the benefits of maintaining a dialogue with Arcosa’s shareholders and understanding their views. The HR Committee will consider the outcome of future say-on-pay votes as it evaluates the design of the executive compensation programs and the related specific compensation decisions.

We have adopted the following compensation practices, which are intended to promote strong governance and alignment with shareholder interests:

Our executive compensation program reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy. The HR Committee utilizes a combination of fixed and variable pay elements in order to achieve the following objectives:

The HR Committee, in consultation with management and its Compensation Consultant, oversees our executive compensation philosophy and reviews and approves compensation for our Named Executive Officers other than the CEO. The independent directors of the Board approve the CEO’s compensation following a review and recommendation by the HR Committee. The HR Committee also reviews and approves the compensation of other key executives.

The HR Committee retained the Compensation Consultant who provides guidance on executive compensation-related matters and who performs an annual total compensation study. The Compensation Consultant provides compensation benchmarking information (the “Peer Survey Data”) for our Named Executive Officers and other key executives from peer group companies (the “Peer Group”). After evaluating the Peer Survey Data, our CEO discusses with the HR Committee his evaluation of each Named Executive Officer and other key executives, excluding himself. The Compensation Consultant’s analyses, along with the CEO’s compensation recommendations for each Named Executive Officer and other key executives, are presented to the HR Committee for consideration and approval in determining Named Executive Officer and other key executive compensation. The HR Committee, following a review and in consultation with the Compensation Consultant, recommends the CEO’s compensation to the independent directors of the Board for their approval.

The HR Committee generally targets the total target compensation of the Named Executive Officers and other key executives within a competitive range around the median of the Peer Survey Data. The HR Committee considers the targeted range and develops a total target compensation amount for each Named Executive Officer and other key executives using the objectives described above and the Peer Survey Data as general guidelines. The HR Committee considers additional internal and external factors when making individual compensation decisions, including overall experience and future potential, individual performance, internal reporting structure, internal equity, and our overall pay objectives. This approach supports our philosophy of driving performance and accountability.

Arcosa engaged the Compensation Consultant to assist in designing Arcosa’s executive compensation program, including review of Arcosa's compensation benchmarking Peer Group. The Peer Group was developed based on the following attributes:

In September 2019, the HR Committee, with the assistance of the Compensation Consultant, reviewed and updated Arcosa’s Peer Group. The resulting Peer Group of 27 companies shown below had median revenues of approximately $1.722 billion:

In December 2019, the HR Committee reviewed benchmarking analysis for each Named Executive Officer and other key executives based on the Peer Survey Data in developing 2020 base salaries, annual incentive compensation, long-term incentive compensation, and total target compensation. As a point of reference, when available for the Named Executive Officers, the Compensation Consultant also provided the HR Committee with the most recently available proxy disclosure data for the 2020 Peer Group.

In 2020, the three primary components of an executive's total target direct compensation were base salary, annual incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation, each as described below:

 

Consistent with our pay for performance philosophy, a significant portion of an executive’s total compensation opportunity (including that of each of the Named Executive Officers) is weighted toward performance-based pay and components we believe align with the interests of shareholders. Our annual incentive awards and the performance-based restricted stock unit component of the LTI award opportunities are considered performance-based pay because the payout of these awards is dependent on the achievement of specified performance goals. The time-based restricted stock unit awards are retentive while also aligning with Arcosa’s performance as the final value realized is based on Arcosa’s share price.

For our CEO and our other Named Executive Officers, on average, the charts below show the percentage of 2020 target total direct compensation allocated to each compensation element as well as the amount of target compensation that is at risk. We consider compensation to be at risk if the award or vesting is subject to achievement of performance goals and/or the value received is dependent on our stock price.

The following table depicts 2020 target total compensation opportunities for the Named Executive Officers based on their target compensation as in effect at December 31, 2020:

Individual base salaries and incentive targets for the Named Executive Officers and other key executives are established based on the breadth, complexity, and scope of each Named Executive Officer’s responsibilities, individual prior performance, experience, internal equity considerations, and market pay data.

In December 2019, the HR Committee reviewed market compensation data to determine 2020 compensation for each of the Named Executive Officers and other key executives. Set forth below are the components of total target compensation for 2020, how these components were applied to each Named Executive Officer, and an analysis of why such amounts were set or paid.

Base salary is intended to attract, motivate and retain key executives by providing a consistent level of pay that appropriately compensates the executive for the breadth, complexity, and scope of responsibility inherent in the position.

The HR Committee reviewed and adjusted the salaries of the Named Executive Officers for 2020 after consideration of the median of the Peer Group for their respective positions, performance, previous salary changes, experience, and

other factors. In particular, the HR Committee made larger percentage adjustments to the base salaries of Mr. Beasley and Mr. Essl reflecting their growth and experience in their positions and to establish their salary levels more in line with the median salary level of their respective positions within the Peer Group.

Our goal setting philosophy for the AIP is derived from Arcosa’s annual operating plan. The HR Committee selects performance metrics, performance goals, and other elements of annual incentive compensation with the objective of placing management’s focus on appropriate operational and financial objectives. The HR Committee believes that there should be clear accountability for the performance of one’s business segment. As a result, under our AIP, the group president Named Executive Officers are compensated primarily upon the results of their respective segments, whereas the corporate Named Executive Officers are compensated primarily upon the results of the enterprise.

Under our AIP, the HR Committee may choose to, among other things, (i) modify or discontinue annual incentive compensation at any time; (ii) increase or decrease a Named Executive Officer’s annual incentive compensation on a discretionary basis; and (iii) recoup all or any portion of annual incentive compensation under circumstances where Arcosa restates its financial statements. The HR Committee may remove any unusual or infrequently occurring or non-recurring items of income or expense from the calculation of financial goal attainment and incentive compensation.

For 2020, the HR Committee approved the following financial metrics and performance targets for 2020 annual incentive compensation for each of the Named Executive Officers to incentivize performance:

The HR Committee evaluated the actual performance of Arcosa, both at the Enterprise level and at the Segment level, with respect to measurement of the Adjusted EBITDA and Working Capital metrics. With respect to the Execution of Strategic Initiatives metric, the HR Committee considered the evaluation of management in the overall performance of the Enterprise and each Segment with respect to the execution of Arcosa’s goals of progressing holistically in (i) safety initiatives, including implementing a new business-specific safety program, (ii) growth initiatives, including acquisitions and product development, and (iii) ESG initiatives, gathering and reporting data and implementation of ESG oriented plans.

The HR Committee approved the following 2020 target annual incentive opportunities for each Named Executive Officer based on such officer’s position. These target opportunities are set forth in the table below:

The following sets forth the financial metrics and actual results that the HR Committee approved for Mr. Cole for 2020, whose performance was evaluated primarily based on the Engineered Structures Segment:

The following sets forth the financial metrics and actual results that the HR Committee approved for Mr. Collins for 2020, whose performance was evaluated primarily based on the Transportation Products Segment:

The following sets forth the financial metrics and actual results that the HR Committee approved for Mr. Essl for 2020, whose performance was evaluated primarily based on the Construction Products Segment:

For the Adjusted EBITDA and Working Capital components, performance at the target level resulted in 100% payout of the target award at the respective metric weighted percentage, performance below the minimum threshold resulted in no payout, and performance above the maximum level was capped at a maximum total payout of 200% of the target award at the respective metric weighted percentage. The amount of incentive compensation earned with respect to these components was linearly interpolated for performance falling between the specified performance levels. With respect to the Execution of Strategic Initiatives component, performance was evaluated at the discretion of the HR Committee. For the Execution of Strategic Initiatives component, performance at the target level resulted in 100% payout of the target award at the metric weighted percentage, and performance above the maximum level was capped at a maximum total payout of 150% of the target award at the metric weighted percentage. When combining each of the components of the AIP, actual payouts for 2020 can range from 0%-190% of the target.

In February 2021, the HR Committee evaluated Arcosa’s performance and certified 2020 actual results in accordance with the predefined performance metrics and targets under the AIP. With respect to the Execution of Strategic Initiatives, management recommended and the HR Committee approved a payout of 100% as a result of the (i) successful closing and integration of growth oriented transactions, (ii) advancement in safety programs enterprise-wide, and (iii) furtherance of Arcosa’s ESG initiatives, including the publishing of a mid-year Sustainability Report. Based on this review, the HR Committee approved the following 2020 award payouts for the Named Executive Officers:

LTI compensation opportunities are a key part of the total target compensation for our Named Executive Officers. The LTI program key objectives are to:

For 2020, the HR Committee awarded the Named Executive Officers LTI compensation opportunity, consisting of 60% performance-based restricted stock units for the performance period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 and 40% time-based restricted stock units. The HR Committee approved performance metrics for the performance-based restricted stock units of Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, to incentivize long-term growth of shareholder value. The 2020 target LTI award opportunity for each Named Executive Officer was set as a specified target dollar value as set forth below:

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units. Each Named Executive Officer received 40% of his target 2020 LTI grant opportunity in the form of time-based restricted stock units to promote long-term executive retention and alignment with shareholders. The time-based restricted stock units vest 33^1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date (May 2021, 2022, and 2023) if the Named Executive Officer remains continuously employed by Arcosa through such date. All time-based restricted stock unit awards are non-voting and provide for dividend equivalent units payable in cash, which will vest on the same schedule as the corresponding time-based restricted stock unit awards.

In addition, in connection with Mr. Essl’s significant contributions to the growth of the Construction Products segment through value-creating acquisitions, the HR Committee approved a one-time grant to Mr. Essl of time-based restricted units with a target value of $170,000. The time-based restricted stock units vest 33^1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date (May 2021, 2022, and 2023) if Mr. Essl remains continuously employed by Arcosa through such date. The time-based restricted stock units granted to Mr. Essl under this one-time grant was calculated by dividing the target value of $170,000 by our closing stock price on the grant date of May 5, 2020, which was $34.32 per share.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. The remaining 60% of each Named Executive Officer’s target 2020 LTI grant opportunity was made in the form of performance-based restricted stock units, which will not vest unless the performance metric is met. This program is designed to (i) increase the visibility of the long-term incentive performance goals for the program’s participants, (ii) align their efforts toward achieving these goals, and (iii) reinforce pay for performance linkage through settlement of awards following the end of the relevant performance period. These units are non-voting and do not receive dividends or dividend equivalents during the performance period.

The HR Committee approves performance targets and payout ranges at the beginning of the 3-year performance period. Our attainment of the performance levels during the performance period determines the number of performance-based restricted stock units that will be ultimately earned following the end of the performance period. The earned performance-based restricted stock units are settled in shares of Common Stock after the results of the performance period are determined.

For the 2020-2022 performance period, the HR Committee approved the following company-wide performance metrics and weighting for the performance-based restricted stock units:

In 2019, each of the Named Executive Officers received an annual LTI award opportunity, which included a 2019-2021 performance-based restricted stock unit award. The awards are based on Arcosa’s Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital and Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share. The following table sets forth the target number of outstanding 2019-2021 performance-based restricted stock unit awards for each of the Named Executive Officers:

In 2018, each of the Named Executive Officers received an annual LTI award from Trinity Industries, Inc. (the “Former Parent”), which included a 2018-2020 performance-based restricted stock unit award. At the time of the spin-off of Arcosa on November 1, 2018 (the “Separation”), these awards were converted to Arcosa performance-based restricted stock unit awards. The awards are based on Arcosa’s Relative Total Stockholder Return (“TSR”) as measured an annualized basis against the companies in the S&P MidCap 400 Index, with a baseline stock price as adjusted to reflect the Separation.

In March 2021, the HR Committee approved the 2018-2020 performance period with an annualized TSR of 15.3% for Arcosa, representing the 78.5th percentile of the performance peer group. By earning a TSR in the 75th percentile or higher, these awards will result in a 200% payout upon vesting in May 2021.

The following table illustrates the scheduled payout upon vesting for each of the Named Executive Officers based upon the approved 2018-2020 performance period:

The following sets forth the definitions of the non-GAAP and other performance measures that were approved by the HR Committee in establishing performance levels under our incentive plans. In determining final awards, the HR Committee retains the discretion to make adjustments for incentive plan purposes to eliminate the impact (positive or negative) of items that the HR Committee deems are appropriate:

Arcosa’s retirement and savings compensation plans are designed to assist executives in the transition from active employment. Effective January 1, 2020, Arcosa’s Retirement and Planning Committee approved certain amendments to the 401(k) Plan and Supplemental Plan to encourage increased participation by Arcosa employees. The HR Committee believes these plans assist in recruiting and retaining senior executives and facilitate employment transition. Arcosa’s retirement and savings compensation plans, as amended, consist of the following:

On December 6, 2018, the HR Committee recommended for approval, and our Board of Directors approved, the CIC Plan. Arcosa’s Board of Directors has determined that it is appropriate to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of Arcosa’s management to the interests of shareholders without distraction in potential circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in control of Arcosa.

Each of the Named Executive Officers entered into a participation agreement under the CIC Plan upon which such officer became subject to the CIC Plan and any prior individual change in control agreements were terminated. The CIC Plan is effective through the third anniversary of the effective date of the CIC Plan, provided that Arcosa has the right to renew the CIC Plan for additional one-year terms.

The CIC Plan contains a “double trigger” provision that requires both a change in control of Arcosa and a qualifying termination of the Named Executive Officer’s employment before compensation will be paid under the CIC Plan or for

acceleration of equity awards that are granted on or after the date of the CIC Plan. Pursuant to the CIC Plan, if a Named Executive Officer’s employment is terminated by Arcosa without “Cause” or by the participant for “Good Reason,” in each case, within two years following a “Change in Control” (each, as defined in the CIC Plan), then:

With respect to equity awards outstanding prior to the effective date of the CIC Plan, such awards will become 100% vested following a Change in Control. The Named Executive Officers are required to execute a release in favor of Arcosa in exchange for receiving CIC Plan benefits. Pursuant to the CIC Plan, each Named Executive Officer is subject to non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-recruitment covenants for 12 months following termination of employment as well as confidentiality obligations and non-disparagement covenants that survive indefinitely.

The CIC Plan does not include excise tax gross ups. In the event payments under the CIC Plan would trigger the “golden parachute” excise tax under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code, such payments will be reduced if such reduction would result in a greater after-tax benefit to the Named Executive Officer.

Arcosa considers the compensation payable under the CIC Plan upon specified events of termination following a Change in Control to be appropriate in light of the unique mix of the industries in which it is engaged, the limited number of companies in many of those industries and the uncertain length of time necessary to find new employment. The level of payments and benefits provided under the CIC Plan are considered appropriate. These benefits are recognized as part of the total compensation package and are reviewed periodically, but may not be specifically considered by the HR Committee when making changes in base salary, annual incentive compensation or long-term incentive compensation.

The Change in Control severance benefits are discussed in the Compensation of Executives section under “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.” Arcosa does not have severance agreements with Named Executive Officers other than in connection with the CIC Plan.

The Arcosa-supported medical plan, life insurance and long-term disability plan, and employee-paid dental, vision, critical illness insurance, and supplemental life insurance are substantially similar for the Named Executive Officers as for all full-time employees. Arcosa does not provide health benefits to retirees.

Section 162(m) of the Code limits to $1.0 million per year the federal income tax deduction to public corporations for compensation paid for any fiscal year to the Named Executive Officers. The HR Committee will establish executive compensation arrangements that it believes are in the best interests of Arcosa and our shareholders, even if those arrangements are not fully deductible under Section 162(m).

Arcosa recognizes the compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, stock appreciation rights and other awards, in our financial statements based on the principles of ASC Topic 718.

We have reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K and based on such review and discussions, we recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement.

Human Resources Committee

David W. Biegler, Chair

The following table and accompanying narrative disclosure should be read in conjunction with “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” above, which sets forth the objectives of Arcosa’s executive compensation programs.

The “Summary Compensation Table” below summarizes the total compensation paid to or earned by each of the Named Executive Officers for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, other than Mr. Stevenson, who became a Named Executive Officer in 2019. The amounts paid and compensation granted during the period in 2018 before Separation were paid or provided by our Former Parent.

The following table summarizes the 2020 equity and non-equity plan-based awards granted to the Named Executive Officers.