Crew Chief – Water Damage Restoration

Crew Chief – Water Damage Restoration

Hydro Shield Restoration Inc.
Location: Winfield, IL

Compensation

Annual Compensation: $60,000–$130,000

• Base Salary: $60,000–$90,000 per year (based on experience)
• Production Incentive Program: At full performance, Crew Chiefs typically earn an additional $30,000–$40,000 annually through production incentives.

Lead. Build. Grow.

Hydro Shield Restoration Inc. is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to lead residential and commercial water damage restoration projects throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

This position is ideal for experienced professionals with leadership backgrounds in water damage restoration, mitigation, construction, demolition, remodeling, disaster restoration, or other related field operations who are ready to lead crews, manage projects, and deliver exceptional customer service.

If you're looking for a long-term career with a growing company that values professionalism, accountability, quality workmanship, and leadership, we'd like to speak with you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $60,000–$90,000 based on experience
• Production incentive program with an additional $30,000–$40,000 annual earning potential at full performance
• Paid IICRC certifications and continuing education
• Company-paid training
• Company uniforms and equipment provided
• Opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership
• Full-time, year-round employment

Position Overview

This position is primarily a Crew Chief role with limited Project Manager backup responsibilities when Project Managers are unavailable or managing active projects.

Crew Chiefs are responsible for leading restoration projects, supervising crews, maintaining documentation, ensuring equipment readiness, and delivering an exceptional customer experience from emergency response through project completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead residential and commercial water damage restoration projects from emergency response through completion.
• Supervise, train, and mentor restoration technicians and laborers.
• Perform water extraction, demolition, structural drying, cleaning, and antimicrobial treatments in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Install, monitor, adjust, and remove commercial drying equipment.
• Maintain professional communication with homeowners, customers, property managers, and Project Managers throughout each project.
• Complete moisture mapping, daily documentation, photographs, equipment logs, and digital job reports using company software.
• Operate company vehicles safely while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.
• Maintain accountability for company vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Coordinate daily jobsite operations while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety.
• Assist with emergency response and customer onboarding when Project Managers are unavailable or managing active projects.
• Participate in the rotating emergency on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Respond promptly to emergency dispatches and initial water loss call-outs when assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of verifiable leadership experience in water damage restoration, mitigation, construction, demolition, remodeling, disaster restoration, or another closely related field.
• Experience supervising crews and coordinating daily field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding work.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and mobile applications for documentation and job management.
• IICRC WRT Certification preferred but not required. Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities are available.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Crew Chiefs consistently:

• Lead crews professionally while maintaining productivity.
• Deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Produce complete, accurate, and timely job documentation.
• Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction throughout every project.
• Keep company vehicles, equipment, and tools clean, organized, and ready for deployment.
• Respond reliably to emergency service calls.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills regardless of whether their background is in restoration, construction, demolition, remodeling, or a related trade.
• Complete every project according to company policies, IICRC standards, and industry best practices.

Why Join Hydro Shield Restoration?

• Competitive base salary with significant production-based earning potential.
• Paid IICRC certifications and ongoing professional development.
• Modern equipment, technology, and support systems.
• Professional work environment focused on quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement into Project Management and Operations.
• Stable, full-time, year-round employment with a growing restoration company.

How to Apply

Apply today through really. We look forward to speaking with you.

Hydro Shield Restoration Inc. proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

Required Experience

• Leadership experience in water damage restoration, mitigation, construction, demolition, remodeling, disaster restoration, or a related field: 1 year (Required)
• Valid driver's license: Required

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Rotating on-call schedule
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for emergency response

Work Location

• In person
• Winfield, IL, serving the greater Chicagoland area

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $40,000