General Contractors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years76%6-10 years12%Less than a year6%Current company
11-17 Construction Group1321 LLCAce Handyman Services, Licensed General ContractorTime at current job
More than 5 years71%2-5 years20%1-2 years7%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $124,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,010 – $263,725 yearly
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Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingPMPDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Certified Construction Manager+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningGeneral Contractor/Owner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationCertified ArboristPilot LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportConstruction Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationPMPOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudgeting SoftwareCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSubcontractor
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseWelding Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPlumber
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementGeneral / Independent Contractor/ Maintenance Coordinator
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Certified Apartment ManagerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectrical License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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 133 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, organizational skills 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: independent contractor, HOME REMODELER and construction project manager.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 24 years of professional experience.
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