General Contractors for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years66%3-5 years14%6-10 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years46%2-5 years32%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $137,768 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $98,744 – $192,216 yearly
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Lead Carpenter / Forman New Home Construction and Remodels
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceSupervising ExperienceGeneral contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman PlumberDriver's LicenseGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceLead Tile Installer /gral. carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
BambooHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLead Carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10Journeyman License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHVAC Installer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoLicensed corporate Contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction Project ManagementProject ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsConstruction Experience
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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, 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: razz contractor, lead tile installer /gral carpenter and journeyman commercial electrician.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 15 years of professional experience.
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