Crew Chief Jobs

Crew chief jobs are open across motorsports, construction, logistics, and manufacturing, at every level from entry-level crew member to senior lead, with specializations in race operations, ground support, and production line supervision. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerSAM Companies
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Work type69% On-site
Top industryGovernment

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Land Surveyor / Crew Chief
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Land Surveyor / Crew Chief
Boxer Survey Group PA
Kansas City, Missouri
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60k - $70k/yr
Remote (US)

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Maintenance Crew Chief - Part 91 - G450 (FFC airport)
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Maintenance Crew Chief - Part 91 - G450 (FFC airport)
Jet Linx Aviation
Atlanta, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
501-1,000

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Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1
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Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1
City of Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$53k - $60k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Land Surveyor Crew Chief - Travel Position
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Land Surveyor Crew Chief - Travel Position
Bateman Civil Survey
Apex, North Carolina
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Ellis County
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Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Ellis County
Texas Department of Transportation
Waxahachie, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$54k - $87k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Crew Chief Job Market

Who's Hiring

SAM Companies4 open roles
McAdams Company3 open roles
ARCXIS2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Government & Public Sector
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in crew chief jobs.

  • Three to five years of hands-on experience in a relevant operational environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, schedule, and evaluate a team of crew members
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification depending on industry and worksite requirements
  • Proficiency with work order systems, inventory tracking, or operational scheduling tools
  • Strong mechanical, technical, or trade knowledge aligned to the specific industry
  • Valid driver's license or relevant equipment operator certification for field roles

Tips for Your Crew Chief Job Search

Tailor your resume to crew operations

Crew chief resumes that land interviews show specific team sizes you've led, production or race environments you've managed, and measurable outcomes like downtime reduced or turnaround times improved. Generic leadership bullets don't tell hiring managers what you've actually run.

Get your OSHA and industry certs current

Many crew chief postings require OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, and some motorsports or aviation roles expect A&P or NASCAR licensing. Confirm your certifications are current before you apply so a hiring manager doesn't pause your candidacy over paperwork.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists crew chief openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by operational environment

Crew chief roles in construction, motorsports, ground handling, and manufacturing have different day-to-day demands. Search within the environment where you have direct experience so your background maps clearly to what the employer is staffing for.

Prepare scenario answers about crew conflicts

Interviewers for crew chief roles consistently ask how you've handled underperforming team members or mid-shift equipment failures. Prepare two or three concrete situations with specific outcomes rather than general answers about communication style.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay

Before accepting a crew chief offer, clarify the headcount you'll directly supervise, your authority to pull crew off unsafe tasks, and whether you're responsible for scheduling. Scope disagreements after day one are harder to fix than ones resolved during the offer stage.

Crew Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most crew chiefs?

The most active employers for crew chiefs right now are SAM Companies, McAdams Company, and ARCXIS, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in industries with large field operations, event production cycles, or active construction pipelines.

How many crew chief jobs are remote?

About 31% of crew chief openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most crew chief work is hands-on and site-specific. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are scheduling coordination, logistics oversight, and production planning roles where on-site presence is not required daily.

How do you become a crew chief?

Start by building direct experience in your target industry, whether that is construction, motorsports, manufacturing, or ground operations, working in crew or technician roles where you gain hands-on proficiency. Move into a lead or assistant crew chief position to develop scheduling and supervision skills. Obtain any required industry certifications, then apply to crew chief postings that match your operational background.

Can you get hired as a crew chief with little experience?

Some employers will consider candidates with limited formal crew chief experience if they have strong technical skills and have informally led a team, even as an unofficial lead on a job site or during a shift. Emphasizing specific projects you've coordinated, any safety training you hold, and a willingness to work up from an assistant role can strengthen an application where your direct leadership history is thin.

What does the crew chief interview process look like?

Most crew chief interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen covering your operational background and the environments you've worked in. A second in-person or video interview focuses on situational questions about crew management, safety decisions, and handling equipment or workflow problems. Some employers add a site walkthrough or a practical assessment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to crew chief jobs?

You can find and apply to crew chief jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through multiple platforms or submitting your information before seeing what's available.

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