General Contractors for hire in Newark, DE

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    1,500

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED78%
    Vocational or technical training8%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    A Step Above Renovations
    A&S Construction
    Absolve Contracting LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years9%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

General Contractor: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, DE: $139,888 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $92,283$212,050 yearly

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  • Construction Worker

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationLOTOOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHazardous Energy Control+2 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperiencePlumbingPower ToolsHand ToolsMechanical Knowledge
  • Sub-Contractor

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL C+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic Experience
  • Contractor

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    EMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRNon-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipConstruction InspectionService Technician ExperienceBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanish
  • Independent Contractor

    Bear, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook CalendarBudgeting Software
  • Concrete finisher/foundations/heavy civil

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsConcrete FinishingCarpentryWoodworkingConstruction Experience
  • Cabinet Maker/Installer

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL B

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWoodworking

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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, 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: construction worker, contractor and cabinet maker/installer.

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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?

Most general contractors have 20 years of professional experience.

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