Skender
ConstructionIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Based in Chicago, Skender is a mid-sized general contractor operating in the construction industry. It combines Lean processes with high-performing teams to drive efficiency, value, and reliable results for its projects, while emphasizing collaborative relationships with clients. The firm has earned multiple industry acknowledgments for growth and workplace excellence, including repeated Best Places to Work designations and recognition as a top contractor in America. Skender's client base includes developers and organizations undertaking urban, mixed-use, and community-focused projects, such as a partnership with Housing Opportunity Development Corporation to transform a church site in Evanston into affordable housing and neighborhood-serving commercial space. In 2026 it expanded its Midwest footprint with a new office in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and it completed a major Chicago office development in the Fulton Market area.