General Contractors for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Construction Experience
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
- Master's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Self Employed
- Mayer Construction
- Boscorp Design and Build
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $131,317 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,301 – $195,288 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Self-Employed Contractor / Owner
Winthrop, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCarpentryWoodworkingIndependent Construction Laborer | Paving, Demolition, Masonry, Paver Installation & Landscaping
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicSupervised LearningFirst Aid CertificationTaxationMachine Learning+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceMasonry Laborer
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCarpenter
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDoor HangingCustomer ServiceGeneral Contractor
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10OSHABoiler License+1 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperiencePlumbingCarpenter
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCarpentryFrame CarpentryTrim CarpentryPower Tools
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What's the average time to fill a general contractor role?
The average time to fill a general contractor role is 78 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general contractors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general contractor include: communication skills, construction experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for general contractors?
Common licenses or certifications for general contractors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to general contractors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: carpenter, general contractor, csl, hic, lead carpenter and self-employed contractor / owner.
What level of education is common for a general contractor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general contractor in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 21 years of professional experience.
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