General Contractors for hire in San Jose, CA
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Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Acapella CraftsmanshipAlign TechnologyBDLA contractorsTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,887 profiles for General Contractors in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 7, 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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General Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction ExperienceDirector, Brand, Digital & Marketing Communication, MedTech
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Ads Search CertificationDriver's LicenseGoogle Ads CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsGeneral contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman PlumberDriver's LicenseGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceStore maintenance and labor contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceGeneral Contractor / Owner / Superintendent
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBidding Project PhaseEstimating Construction Project BudgetsOwner/Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Electrical RepairFacilities Corrective MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance ProjectsFacilities Routine MaintenancePlumbing System MaintenanceHandyman Experience+28 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceFrame Carpentry
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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 77 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 general contractors?
Common licenses or certifications for general contractors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and General Contractor License.
What are some job titles related to general contractors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: owner/operator, general laborer and senior AV specialist.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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