General Contractors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Bachelor's degree16%Master's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years18%Current company
1321 LLC41NorthA Blume ConstructionTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years3%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $120,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,784 – $175,827 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 LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsBudgeting SoftwareSelf Employed Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAlarm Installer LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseBoiler LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsConstruction Inspection ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHazard MitigationQuality InspectionQuality AssurancePlumber
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementConstruction Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDOT Physical ExaminationAEDCDLSkills
Heavy LiftingCarpentryMechanical KnowledgeInterpreting Technical DrawingsConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceGeneral Contractor/Owner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDrivingBox Truck
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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 152 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, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to general contractors?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: assistant project manager, general construction laborer and construction laborer.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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