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SuperbTech,Inc.

Building Inspector

Calabasas, CA

$55 - $70/hr

Building Inspector / Sr Building Inspector Location: Altadena, CA Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 ... Provide technical guidance to contractors, engineers, and architects. * Generate inspection reports ...

SuperbTech

Building Inspector

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$55 - $70/hr

Building Inspector / Sr Building Inspector Location: Altadena, CA Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 ... Provide technical guidance to contractors, engineers, and architects. * Generate inspection reports ...

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How much do building contractors jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for building contractors in California is $96,860.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $118,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a building contractor?

Building contractors are professionals or companies responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing construction projects. They oversee all aspects of the building process, including hiring subcontractors, sourcing materials, obtaining permits, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, and delivering the project on time and within budget. Building contractors can work on residential, commercial, or industrial projects and serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout construction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a building contractor?

To thrive as a Building Contractor, you need strong knowledge of construction methods, project management, and local building codes, typically supported by relevant licensure and experience. Familiarity with project management software, cost estimation tools, and compliance systems is essential. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are standout soft skills for coordinating teams and managing client expectations. These skills ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What are common challenges building contractors face when managing multiple construction projects simultaneously?

Building contractors often juggle several projects at once, which can create challenges such as coordinating schedules, managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, and keeping projects within budget and on time. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to address these issues. Many contractors use project management software and frequent site meetings to stay on top of each project's progress and to quickly resolve any issues that arise.

What is the difference between Building Contractors vs Construction Managers?

AspectBuilding ContractorsConstruction Managers
CredentialsLicenses, contractor licenses, relevant certificationsProject management certifications, degrees in construction management
Work EnvironmentOn-site supervision, overseeing construction projectsOffice-based planning, site visits, coordinating teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate construction firms, general contracting companiesConstruction firms, project management firms, large development projects

Building Contractors primarily focus on executing construction projects, managing subcontractors, and ensuring work complies with plans. Construction Managers oversee the entire project planning, budgeting, and coordination process. While Building Contractors handle the physical building process, Construction Managers coordinate all aspects to ensure timely and within-budget completion.

How do building contractors get jobs?

Building contractors typically find jobs through networking, referrals, bidding on projects, and advertising their services. They often submit proposals, obtain necessary licenses and insurance, and build relationships with clients, architects, and suppliers to secure work.

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Infographic showing various Building Contractors job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,860 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Building Maintenance

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$28.50 - $29.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position: Building Maintenance

Supervisor: Deputy Director

Location: Los Angeles, GLAD Administration


Classification: Non-Exempt, 100% FTE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Perform periodic maintenance assignments including but not limited to painting, drywall, and other building-related work; identify and react to building problems as they arise and resolve problems in timely manner;
  2. Oversee activities performed by outside service providers and vendors;
  3. Maintain a preventive maintenance program for building and surrounding property;
  4. Manage any ongoing building or property projects;
  5. Develop strong partnerships with established vendors;
  6. Document all maintenance work on building and property;
  7. Keep up to date files on all equipment, scheduled maintenance, and emergency issues;
  8. Perform standard cleaning tasks including but not limited to dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, kitchen and bathroom duties, and basic window cleaning;
  9. Ensure the facility is locked and secured after 5 PM Monday-Friday
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  1. Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
  2. Building Contractors License (B-1 General Contractor) strongly desirable
  3. Background as a building contractor is strongly preferred
  4. Excellent planning and technical skills
  5. Must be able to communicate confidently
  6. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills using fact-based objective orientation
  7. Must be highly organized and be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  8. Must maintain a cooperative relationship with co-workers, managers, directors, and the CEO
  9. Must have a CA drivers license, reliable transportation and maintain up to date auto insurance 


Note: As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate must complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.


About GLAD:

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness is a private non-profit organization that was founded in 1969 and now has 13 locations serving 10 counties in Southern California. 

Our goal is to protect the civil rights, and ensure equal access for the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled communities in particular areas of California, including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono, Inyo and San Luis Obispo, to all of life’s opportunities.

GLAD’s general purpose and powers shall be to promote the educational, health, housing, vocational, cultural, social and recreational welfare of its deaf and hard of hearing constituents.

The organization’s specific and primary purposes shall be to act as a coordinating agency addressing the broad social service needs of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled individuals through direct service provision, advocacy, research and dissemination of information to the consumers, professionals and parents.


GLAD offers the follow benefits for full time employees:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Employee-paid 403B retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid 401A retirement plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation days starting at 2 weeks per year
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • Paid Holidays

Employee insurance plans are able to begin after the first 30 days of employment.


Salary Range: $28.50-$29.81/hour ($59,280-$62,000/year)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply, go to https://gladinc.bamboohr.com/careers

GLAD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GLAD is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of GLAD and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GLAD, including supervisors and co-workers.

This is an at-will employment position. Both GLAD and the employee may end the employment relationship at any time, without notice, and without good cause.