General Contractors for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Communication Skills11%Time Management10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years66%6-10 years18%3-5 years8%Current company
Above & BeyondABS insulationAlongside Father / Company’s we have worked for ( K W Kinney General Contracting LLC, WNY Engineering and Construction Management LLC, and more)Time at current job
More than 5 years43%2-5 years29%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $130,334 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $105,235 – $161,420 yearly
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Independent Contractor
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Stationary Engineer's LicenseClass DCertified Project ManagerCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFacilities Coordinator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSprayer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseOSHA 10General Contractor LicenseForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceGeneral Contractor
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDrivingRoofing RepairAir Brake EndorsementBus DrivingPassenger Vehicle+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOwner/Operator
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationCertified Recovery SpecialistFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingGeneral contractor
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationPMPHVACOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership
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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 169 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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general contractor?
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 /remodeler, owner/operator and sprayer.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 10 years of professional experience.
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