Construction Jobs in Illinois
100 live construction openings across Illinois, aggregated from employer career sites and refreshed throughout the day. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Construction hiring in Illinois: the current picture
There are 100 live construction openings in Illinois right now, pulled directly from employer career sites. Employers added at least 2 new construction postings in Illinois in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: TurnerTownsend alone accounts for roughly 16% of open roles, with Johnson Controls and JLL next in line. Chicago has the deepest pool (33 openings), followed by Arlington Heights (7) and Champaign (6). Of postings that specify a schedule, 100% are full-time. 4 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (4%) of the market.
Posted pay in Illinois roughly mirrors the national picture — 31% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 27% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $81,000 here, compared with roughly $75,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for construction and extraction occupations in Illinois at $82,000 (median $81,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here are broadly in line with that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do construction jobs pay in Illinois?
42 of the 100 live construction postings in Illinois list pay (42%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $81,000 a year, and 31% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 42 live postings that list pay, refreshed throughout the day. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- TurnerTownsend16
- Johnson Controls10
- JLL8
- Carrier6
- Greatlakessouthtown6
- Cuunderconstruction6
- Icibuilds5
- Walmart5
Where the jobs are
- Chicago33
- Arlington Heights7
- Champaign6
- Oakbrook Terrace5
- Bartlett4
- Willowbrook3
- Bloomingdale3
- Naperville2
- Bridgeview2
- Franklin Park2
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction jobs are open in Illinois?
There are 100 live construction job postings in Illinois right now, aggregated straight from employer career sites and refreshed throughout the day. At least 2 of them were posted within the past week.
What do construction jobs pay in Illinois?
Among the 42 current postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $81,000 a year, and 31% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for construction jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most open construction roles in Illinois right now are TurnerTownsend (16 openings), Johnson Controls (10), and JLL (8). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote construction jobs in Illinois?
Yes — 4 of the live construction postings in Illinois are remote-eligible (about 4% of the market).
Figures update throughout the day as postings are added and expire.