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Lead Mitigation Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

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Form Carpenter Foreman

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$25.75 - $32.25/hr

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Form Carpenter

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$20 - $24.25/hr

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for licensed general contractor in Raleigh, NC is $93,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,827.00 and $125,655.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Licensed General Contractor, you need comprehensive knowledge of construction practices, project management, building codes, and state licensing requirements. Familiarity with project management software, blueprint reading, cost estimating tools, and industry-specific certifications is crucial. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills set standout contractors apart when managing teams and client expectations. These skills ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards while meeting all legal and client requirements.

What is a licensed general contractor?

A Licensed General Contractor oversees construction projects, managing all aspects from planning to completion. They coordinate subcontractors, ensure compliance with building codes, obtain necessary permits, and maintain project timelines and budgets. Their role requires knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, and contract management. Licensing requirements vary by state but typically involve passing exams and meeting experience or education criteria.

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Licensed General Contractors often face challenges such as coordinating multiple subcontractors, managing tight project schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes. Navigating unexpected issues like weather delays, material shortages, or changes to client requirements is also common in this role. Successful contractors rely on effective problem-solving skills and adaptability to keep projects on track. Additionally, strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for resolving conflicts and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors.

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Infographic showing various Licensed General Contractor job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,953 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Electrician - General Contractor

Crowder Constructors Inc

Fuquay Varina, NC

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Primary function of an Electrical Mechanic/Journeyman/Lead Electrician:  Install and connect starting relays, variable-speed motor controls, defrost timers, high and low pressure switches, oil pressure failure switches, humidistats, limit switches, solenoid valves, and short cycle timers.  May interpret electrical drawings, including site plans, floor plans, and detail drawings.  May be responsible for craft that installs and repairs wiring, electrical, and control wiring.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

  • Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical code.
  • Prepare sketches showing locations of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as saws, pipe threading machines, and conduit bender.
  • May measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, using such tools as saws, pipe threading machine, and conduit bender.
  • Supervise or pull wiring through conduit assisted by a helper.
  • Splice wires by stripping insulation away from terminal leads twisting wires together and applying tape or terminal.
  • Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
  • Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker pane.
  • Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motors, and install grounding leads.
  • Test continuity of circuitry of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery, and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
  • Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
  • May supervise or repair faulty equipment or systems.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

  • Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked
  • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
  • Perform a variety of duties which may change often
  • Use reason and logic
  • Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately
  • See detail in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings
  • Picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects

REQUIREMENTS: 

ALL Applicants must be:  18 years of Age, Able to Pass a Drug Test, Legally Eligible to Work in the US. Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:  Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required), Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools), May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

 

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.   As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people.  If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.  Crowder is Building America and Proud of It as reflected in our Mission Statement:   We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.  

Benefits:  At the heart of Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:  Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision, Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program with Incentives, 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions, Life/AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness, Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training, Educational Assistance, Direct Deposit.  Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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