Partner with J.A. Lillig Excavating for expert site work and turnkey project solutions
that save you money without compromising quality—let’s build something better together.
About J.A. Lillig
J.A. Lillig Excavating, Inc. was established 1986. We are primarily a site work contractor but also have done several projects as a prime contractor where we are responsible for all aspects of the project. We have a large office/field staff to handle projects of any size. We have a team of experienced professionals that can help you find valued engineered solutions that deliver cost savings while preserving quality.

How We Work
We pride ourselves on being a reliable business partner with the resources to take on the largest, most complex construction projects in the Midwest.

Bondability
We can take on the largest construction projects, having done the Sprint Arena, National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF), Cerner Headquarters, just to mention a few.

Safety Record
We have an outstanding safety record, with an EMR that’s never been above 1.0 for the past 25 years. We have a dedicated safety specialist and hold weekly safety meetings for every project we undertake to ensure OSHA and other safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.

WBE/DBE CERTIFIED
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Our Work
Check out our recent projects.
With 35+ years of experience, J.A. Lillig has contributed to Kansas City’s largest capital improvement projects. Our expert team specializes in site prep, excavation, and value engineering, delivering high-quality results with precision and efficiency.
Some of Our Projects
KCI Terminal, Demo, 2A & 7A
National Bio & Argo-Defense Facility
SAS Warehouse
Ace Hardware KC Warehouse
Stonehaven Development, Loch Lloyd
The Depot on Old Sante Fe
Excavating with Experience
Our Services
Site Preparation/Earthwork/Grading
JA Lillig has the experience and resources to handle site prep, excavation and grading for the most demanding projects, being able to deliver under time-sensitive deadlines and phasing requirements associated with large, complex ventures.
Project Management
J.A. Lillig Excavating is a 100% disadvantaged/ woman owned business certified with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Missouri Regional Certification Committee.
Value Engineering/Consultation
Our approach to value engineering is grounded in years of experience, antabuse literally working in the trenches. We know what works, and more importantly, what doesn’t. What looks good on paper (or the computer screen) doesn’t always work well in the field.
Our construction equipment is equipped with GPS technology, which will streamline tasks and enhance accuracy. Additionally, our crew is skilled and experienced in operating this technology effectively to ensure precise and efficient work.

D/WBE Certified
J.A. Lillig Excavating, is a 100% disadvantaged/ woman owned business certified with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Missouri Regional Certification Committee.
D/MBE Certified
J.A. Lillig Grading, is D/MBE certified with Kansas City, and also has Regional Certification for Missouri.
A Partner
Far too often I have different experiences when we go into markets where we don’t have a ‘presence’ and get treated as an ‘out of town contractor.’ You made our team a partner and I thank you for that.
Why Lillig?
We’ve been involved with some of the Kansas City area’s largest capital improvement projects over the past 35 years. Our knowledgeable team of estimators and project managers has the experience required to design/build (read more) …