General Contractors for hire in Chicago, IL

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    4,940

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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 Group
    1321 LLC
    Ace Handyman Services, Licensed General Contractor
  • Time 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 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic Planning
  • General Contractor/Owner

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationCertified ArboristPilot License

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Construction Project Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationPMPOSHA 10Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudgeting SoftwareCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Subcontractor

    Oak Park, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Air Conditioning CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseWelding Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Plumber

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class C+4 more

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRTime Management
  • General / 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 more

    Skills

    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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