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General Contractor jobs are open across residential construction, commercial development, and government infrastructure, from project superintendent to senior general contractor, with specializations in new builds, renovations, and design-build delivery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Description
We are seeking a reliable, highly accountable, and flexible Commercial General Laborer to join our team as an Independent Contractor (1099) serving job sites across the DC Metro area (Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland). In this role, you will support various commercial projects, job site preparation, maintenance, and general manual labor tasks.
If you take pride in your work, show up on time, and have a strong work ethic, we want to work with you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general physical labor, job site setup, cleanup, and maintenance for commercial locations throughout DC, NOVA, and MD.
- Assist with loading, unloading, hauling, and moving materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate basic hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site compliant with local and federal safety standards.
- Execute assigned tasks independently with high attention to detail and minimal supervision.
- Maintain clear communication regarding availability, task updates, and project progress.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Reliability & Accountability: Proven track record of showing up on time, delivering quality work, and taking ownership of assigned projects.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including short-notice calls, early mornings, weekends, or project-based shifts as needed.
- Transportation: Willing and able to travel to job sites across the DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland area. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, perform repetitive manual labor, and work in varying weather conditions.
- Must have valid photo ID and basic hand tools (preferred).
- Previous commercial construction, general labor, or maintenance experience is a plus.
Contractor Requirements (1099)
As an Independent Contractor, you will be responsible for providing your own basic tools/PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots) and managing your own taxes via IRS Form W-9 / 1099.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume or a summary of your general labor experience, along with your current availability, primary area/range of travel within the DMV, and contact information.
Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Lessen21
- Superior Contracting & Maintenance10
- Blue Chip Maintenance9
- Jukebox Health5
- DuraServ4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in general contractor jobs.
- Active general contractor license in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- Proven experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and construction budgets
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore or Buildertrend
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent site safety credential
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your General Contractor Job Search
List your licenses by jurisdiction
Employers filter candidates fast by license type and state. Include your contractor's license number, issuing state, and any specialty endorsements on your resume so hiring managers don't have to ask. Missing this detail often gets resumes skipped before a recruiter reads a word.
Quantify projects by scope and budget
Replace vague phrases like 'managed large projects' with the contract value, square footage, and crew size you oversaw. General contractor roles are performance-driven, and interviewers and applicant tracking systems both respond to concrete project metrics rather than descriptions.
Target openings that match your delivery method
Design-build, construction manager at risk, and hard-bid general contracting are distinct roles with different skill demands. Filter your search by project delivery method when the listing mentions it, so you apply to roles where your actual experience is a direct fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists general contractor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for preconstruction scenario questions
Interviewers regularly ask how you'd handle a bid gap, a subcontractor default, or a permit delay before breaking ground. Walk through a real preconstruction problem you solved, name the trade partners involved, and describe the cost or schedule outcome you achieved.
Follow up with a field-specific thank-you
After an interview, reference one project challenge from the conversation and connect it to something you've solved before. Generic thank-you notes get ignored in construction hiring. A message that shows you listened to the project specifics discussed stands out to project executives and owners.
General Contractor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most general contractors?
The companies hiring the most general contractors right now include Lessen, Superior Contracting & Maintenance, and Blue Chip Maintenance, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with regional project pipelines, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture of who is actively staffing.
How many general contractor jobs are remote?
About 22% of general contractor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most site-based roles requiring regular on-site presence throughout the construction cycle. Estimating, preconstruction coordination, and project controls functions are the sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid or partially remote arrangements within general contractor roles.
How do you become a general contractor?
Start by gaining field experience in a construction trade or in a project coordinator role to understand how builds run on the ground. Pursue a state general contractor license, which typically requires passing a written exam, documenting supervised project experience, and carrying general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Some states also require a surety bond before you can pull permits independently.
Can you get hired as a general contractor with little experience?
Entry points into general contracting usually come through assistant superintendent, project engineer, or field coordinator roles rather than a direct general contractor title. Employers hiring junior candidates look for hands-on site exposure, familiarity with scheduling software, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate between trades. Completing an OSHA certification and apprenticeship hours in a specific trade strengthens an application significantly at this stage.
What does the general contractor interview process look like?
Most general contractor interviews start with a phone screen focused on license status, project types, and budget range managed. A second round typically involves a panel with a project executive or owner, where you walk through a past project from preconstruction through closeout. Some employers add a take-home estimating or scheduling exercise before extending an offer, particularly for roles that include bid responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to general contractor jobs?
You can find and apply to general contractor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license type, project experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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