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80Construction Jobs in Illinois
80 construction openings across Illinois. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Construction hiring in Illinois: the current picture
There are 80 construction openings in Illinois. Employers added at least 2 new construction postings in Illinois in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: TurnerTownsend alone accounts for roughly 14% of open roles, with Johnson Controls and JLL next in line. Chicago has the deepest pool (25 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 (5%) of the market.
Posted pay in Illinois roughly mirrors the national picture — 29% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 31% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $82,000 here, compared with roughly $77,000 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?
35 of the 80construction postings in Illinois list pay (44%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $82,000 a year, and 29% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 35 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- TurnerTownsend11
- Johnson Controls10
- JLL8
- Carrier6
- Cuunderconstruction6
- Icibuilds5
- Greatlakessouthtown5
- SeniorPlc14
Where the jobs are
- Chicago25
- Arlington Heights7
- Champaign6
- Oakbrook Terrace5
- Bartlett4
- Willowbrook3
- Bloomingdale3
- Bridgeview2
- Franklin Park2
- Elk Grove Village2
Newest construction listings in Illinois
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction jobs are open in Illinois?
There are 80 construction job postings in Illinois. At least 2 of them were posted within the past week.
What do construction jobs pay in Illinois?
Among the 35 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $82,000 a year, and 29% 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 are TurnerTownsend (11 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 construction postings in Illinois are remote-eligible (about 5% of the market).