General Inquiries

Company Overview:
John Keno & Company, Inc. (JKC) has proudly served as a trusted excavation subcontractor in the Chicagoland for over 50 years. Our services include earthwork, utility construction, shoreline restoration, light demolition, and site preparation. Known for our lean planning, agile execution, and “Can Do. Will Do.” spirit, we support some of the region’s most complex and high-profile construction projects.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you're excited about what we do at John Keno & Company but don’t see a role that matches your background, we still want to hear from you!

This General Inquiries listing is a way for you to express your interest in future opportunities. We regularly seek out talented individuals in the following areas:

Union Field Operations (Laborers, Foremen, Superintendents)

Estimating & Project Engineering

Administrative & Accounting Roles: Accounts payable/Payroll, Project Accounting, Controller

Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Support

Human Resources

Who Should Apply:
Individuals with experience or interest in heavy civil construction

Professionals with union affiliations (e.g., LiUNA, Local 150)

Recent graduates or trade school students seeking field opportunities

Candidates aligned with our mission, safety culture, and team-first mindset

Why John Keno & Company:
Work with a team that values grit, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Be part of impactful projects

Veteran Family-owned company with strong core values and long-term growth opportunities