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What Do We Do?

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.

Why Work With Lillig?

We’ve been involved with some of the Kansas City area’s largest capital improvement projects over the past 30 years. Our knowledgeable team of estimators and project managers has the experience required to design/build or value engineer the most complex projects. Whether you are looking to subcontract site prep and excavation, or need comprehensive project management, you can count on J. A. Lillig.

DWBE & DMBE Certified:
We are a 100% disadvantaged/woman-owned business certified with:

  • City of Kansas City, Missouri
  • Missouri Regional Certification Committee
  • The State of Missouri
  • MoDOT
  • The State of Kansas
  • KDOT
  • KCATA
  • SAM Federal Contractor Registry

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. We shoot straight, hit deadlines, communicate effectively and have the resources and expertise to take on the most challenging construction projects.

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.

Unions:

Laborers 663

Operating Engineers Local 101

Teamsters Local 541

We proudly donate to these charities and organizations:

  • Chain of Hope
  • The Deron Cherry Foundation
  • Urban Summit
  • Heartland Therapeutic Riding Center
  • Grandview Assistance Program (GAP)
  • C You In The Major Leagues Foundation
  • Generosity USA
  • Overland Park 9-11 Memorial
  • Fiery Stick

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Office Locations:

Main
1615 E. 173rd St.
Belton, MO 64012
Phone: (816) 331-2280
FAX: (816) 331-2172

Kansas City Office
4507 Blue Ridge Cutoff
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-509-0835

J.A. Lillig Grading, LLC.:

J. A. Lillig Grading is a 100% owned disadvantaged/minority-owned business certified by the City of Kansas City, Missouri and the Missouri Regional Certification Committee.

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.

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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.

Dave Mansell, Mortenson Construction

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) …