General Contractors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%3-5 years4%6-10 years8%Current company
Nayer ConstructionA Blume ConstructionAce Handyman Services, Licensed General ContractorTime at current job
1-2 years3%2-5 years15%More than 5 years82%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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President, General Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerLEED CertificationGeneral Contractor License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsBudgeting SoftwareProject 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 / Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerScissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerCDL aLEED CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProgram DevelopmentConstruction Project ManagementManaging Construction ProjectsGeneral Contractor/Owner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationCertified ArboristPilot LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsDrywallMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceRemodelingCaulking
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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 167 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 organizational skills.
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: general manager, general contractor / founder & president and general contractor/owner/operator.
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 26 years of professional experience.
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