General Contractors for hire in Chattanooga, TN

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    881

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership4%
    Heavy Lifting4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED74%
    Bachelor's degree15%
    Associate's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Self Employed Contractor
    Independent Contractor
    self-employed
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years50%
    2-5 years25%
    Less than a year13%

Browse Indeed's database of 881 profiles for General Contractors in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

General Contractor: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $66,388 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,126 – $77,152 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • General Laborer

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CGeneral Contractor LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Independent Contractor

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCDL aElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMoving
  • Independent Contractor/Handyman

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCarpentryFrame CarpentryWoodworkingHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Project Manager

    Rossville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseIrrigation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipRoofingIrrigation
  • Lead Carpenter

    Rossville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DHazmatPassenger EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterConstruction InspectionIndustrial Mechanic Experience
  • General Foreman

    Rossville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIPMPDoubles/Triples Endorsement+18 more

    Skills

    Construction InspectionCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOhmmeterAnalysis Skills

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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 77 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, leadership and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for general contractors?

Common licenses or certifications for general contractors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.

What are some job titles related to general contractors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: self employed handyman, general laborer and general foreman.

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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?

Most general contractors have 17 years of professional experience.

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