PORTFOLIO OUR SERVICES ABOUT CAREERS SUBCONTRACTORS ··· COMPANY HISTORY Partners from the Ground Up TAILORED PARTNERSHIPS. AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS. OVER 70 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Killian Construction is a third-generation family-owned company. After nearly 75 years of operation, we’ve grown into a successful commercial general contractor. Our superior construction techniques and technology set us apart, and our emphasis on client relationships is unmatched. We offer Owners, Developers, Architects and Subcontractors more than the promised project—we offer a truly collaborative partnership. See How We've Grown OUR COMPANY HISTORY Killian Construction Has Grown Since Its Establishment. Learn More About Our History Below. 1925 A Carpenter's Dream Carpenter J.P. Killian and his family move to Springfield, MO, also known as the Queen City of the Ozarks. 1948 Partners from the Ground Up Using his experience as a hands-on carpenter, J.P. Killian founds Killian Construction with his son Bob. They begin building residential housing developments across Southwest Missouri. 1959 Bob and his wife Betty purchase Killian Construction from J.P. and successfully build over 1,500 homes in the Springfield area. 1970 Bill Killian Joins the Company Killian Construction crosses three generations. J.P.'s grandson, Bill Killian, officially joins the company after growing up around construction sites. 1993 Growth & New Partnerships Bill buys the company from his family, becoming president and CEO. Under Bill's vision, Killian Construction explores new technology and expands its capabilities to complete more complex projects outside of the Midwest region. 2007 New Headquarters Killian Construction unveils its new headquarters in Springfield. 2011 A National Presence Robert Low, the founder of Prime Inc., becomes a partner. He helps the company grow from a well-respected, self-performing enterprise to a successful construction firm with a national presence. 2020 John Q. Hammons Founder’s Award Killian Construction receives the prestigious John Q. Hammons Founder’s Award, given to a company that has shown great and continued support for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and athletics in the state. Killian has been a corporate sponsor of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for 25 years and supports the Hall of Fame in numerous ways from building sports venues to promoting local events, as well as presiding as the lead contractor who built the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame facility. Today Killian Construction employs nearly 100 associates, partners with more than 15,000 Subcontractors, and has completed projects in 28 states. We've received numerous accolades, including 20 Excellence in Construction Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Killian Construction has previously been recognized as an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 firm nationwide, as well as an ENR Top 25 hotel builder nationwide. READY TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT? LET'S WORK TOGETHER CONTACT US LEARN ABOUT US View Our Services EXPLORE OUR PORTFOLIO Our Work Speaks For Itself START A PROJECT Get In Touch Today WORK FOR US Join Our Team