Contract Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Systems Engineer / Architect

Company: Leidos

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Roofing Sales Hiring Now Training Provided

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Location: Orland Park, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in South and Southwest Chicagoland areas. These representatives educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects. AmeriPro Roofing stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling sales reps to focus on selling. The company offers competitive compensation including draw against commission, commission on approved sales, vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, and a 401K with employer match. Sales reps are expected to prospect, qualify, and close new sales, manage territories, inspect properties for damage, and build relationships with homeowners. Qualifications include 2+ years of sales experience, reliable vehicle, strong communication skills, and CRM experience.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Lisle, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Officer / Engineer Field Technology

Company: CN

Location: Homewood, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

CN is offering a job for an Officer/Engineer Field Technology position with a salary range of 85,500.00 - 112,000.00. The role involves developing and adapting technological advances for railroad infrastructure inspection, maintaining current technology deployments, and performing data analysis. The incumbent will ensure accurate interpretation of field conditions, manage supplier performance, and implement project deliveries. The job requires 3+ years of engineering field experience, knowledge of railroad equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. CN is a world-class transportation leader, committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Wind Hub Technician -IL3 Hub- Champaign Area, IL

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Peoria, IL / Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The Wind Technician position involves local travel within California Ridge, Fithian IL; Ford Ridge, Sibley IL; Rivian, Normal IL; and Bennington, Minonk IL. The role is critical for maintaining optimal function and output at the wind site, involving daily tasks such as turbine operations, safety checks, quality control, and warranty repairs. The Wind Technician collaborates with site and hub leadership to fulfill contractual obligations, perform maintenance and repairs, troubleshoot complex issues, and document all work. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience as a Wind Technician, or completion of a Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy. Other requirements include passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle repetitive weight and climb towers up to 300 feet daily. Flexibility for rotating shifts and on-call duties is necessary.

Outside Sales Representative

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Location: Joliet, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in South and Southwest Chicagoland areas. These representatives educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects. AmeriPro Roofing stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling representatives to focus on sales. The company offers competitive compensation including draw advancement, commission on approved sales, vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, and a 401K with employer match. Responsibilities include prospecting, qualifying, and closing sales, managing territories, inspecting properties for damage, and building customer relationships. Qualifications include 2+ years of sales experience, reliable vehicle, strong communication skills, and CRM experience.

Data Driven Software Developer

Company: Leidos

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The Leidos Digital Modernization Group is seeking a Software Developer with a data background for the Global Management Systems (GMS) Team. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing software for multiple GMS Innovations portfolio projects, including AI solution capabilities and data integration into Confluent (Kafka) and Elastic platforms. The role requires experience in full software lifecycle automation and interest in developing innovative AI technologies. The candidate must hold an active interim Secret DoD Security clearance or higher and be within driving distance of Fort Meade or Scott AFB. The position offers a competitive pay range and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, Agile development environment.

Roofing Sales $65K-200K Total Compensation!

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Location: Tinley Park, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in South and Southwest Chicagoland areas. These representatives educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects. AmeriPro Roofing stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling sales reps to focus on selling. The company offers competitive compensation including draw against commission, commission on approved sales, vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, and a 401K with employer match. Sales reps are expected to prospect, qualify, and close new sales, manage territories, inspect properties for damage, and build relationships with homeowners. Qualifications include 2+ years of sales experience, reliable vehicle, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Outside Sales Reps Hiring Immediately

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Location: Aurora, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in West Chicagoland. These representatives will educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects. The company stands out due to its fully staffed departments, allowing sales reps more time for tasks. Compensation includes a draw against commission, commission on approved sales, a vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, a 401K with a 4% employer match, and a training & development program. Responsibilities involve prospecting, qualifying, and closing sales, managing territories, inspecting properties for damage, and building customer relationships. Qualifications include 2+ years of full-cycle sales experience, a reliable vehicle, excellent communication skills, and CRM experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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