General Contractors for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
3-5 years14%6-10 years28%More than 10 years58%Current company
self-employedAble RenovationsAllied DevelopmentTime at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years12%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,161 profiles for General Contractors in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $185,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $113,407 – $303,872 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Mechanic ExperienceEMT ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipIndependent Contractor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationCertified Pool OperatorFirearms LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceASHRAE StandardsOrganizational SkillsCarpenter
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationElectrical WiringInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingGeneral Laborer
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPROSHASafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipSafety Specialist
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceIndependent Contractor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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 148 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, owner/operator and general 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 25 years of professional experience.
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