Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in St. Louis
Founded in 1975 by Larry Keeley, our company began as a small family-owned paving business and has grown into a national construction enterprise with over 1,500 dedicated professionals. We operate four distinct business unitsCivil, Paving, Building, and Industrialeach delivering exceptional quality and service. Our unwavering commitment to the core principles of Quality, Safety, and Service has remained unchanged despite our growth. We prioritize the safety, well-being, and career development of our team, believing that investing in people drives superior results.Our experienced professionals bring deep expertise to every project, ensuring timely completion within budget while exceeding client expectations. With offices nationwide, we combine local market knowledge with national resources to serve diverse sectors including commercial, energy, water/wastewater, and industrial projects. Our family-owned culture fosters accountability, innovation, and a passion for creating lasting community impact through every construction endeavor we undertake.
Services
Civil Construction
Paving Services
Building Projects
Industrial Construction
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of experience in construction across four business units
- Our team of 1,500 professionals delivers nationwide project execution
- We maintain a customer-centric approach with on-time project delivery
- Our safety-first culture prioritizes team well-being and project integrity
- We combine local market knowledge with national construction resources
Services
Civil Construction
We deliver comprehensive civil construction solutions including site development, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Our expertise covers municipal improvements, transportation systems, and land development. Our team ensures compliance with engineering standards while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Paving Services
Our paving division specializes in asphalt and concrete pavement construction for roads, parking lots, and airfields. We utilize advanced equipment and materials to create durable, long-lasting surfaces. Our crews follow strict quality control protocols to ensure optimal compaction and surface smoothness.
Building Projects
We construct commercial and industrial buildings with focus on functionality and code compliance. Our services include facility design-build, renovations, and tenant improvements. We coordinate all aspects from foundations to finishes to deliver turnkey solutions for clients.
Industrial Construction
Our industrial group builds energy facilities, manufacturing plants, and process systems. We handle complex projects requiring specialized engineering and safety protocols. Our experience includes power generation, chemical processing, and renewable energy infrastructure development.
People
Larry Keeley
Founder
Founded Keeley Construction in 1975 as a family-owned paving company. Established core values of Quality, Safety, and Service that continue guiding the company's operations today.
Rusty Keeley
Chairman
Leads strategic growth initiatives while maintaining family ownership principles. Focuses on expanding business units while preserving company culture and core values established by the founder.
Tom Birkemeier
Chief Executive Officer
Oversees overall company operations and executive leadership. Drives national expansion strategy while ensuring adherence to safety standards and project delivery excellence across all business units.
Questions
What construction services does Keeley offer?
We provide Civil, Paving, Building, and Industrial construction services across commercial, energy, water infrastructure, and industrial sectors nationwide.
How long has Keeley Construction been in business?
We've been operating since 1975, starting as a paving company and growing into a national construction enterprise with four business units.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in St. Louis, Phoenix, Dallas, Charlotte, Colorado Springs, and New Braunfels, serving local and national clients.
What makes Keeley different from other contractors?
Our family-owned culture emphasizes safety, quality, and service. We combine 50 years of experience with 1,500 dedicated professionals to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
