Portfolio CEO: Paving & Asphalt Maintenance

American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small‑business leadership and ownership. We place experienced operators into businesses of retiring owners and help CEOs earn equity over time. About the Role We are looking for an experienced operator to lead a paving and asphalt maintenance company as CEO in partnership with American Operator. This is a rare opportunity to step into a profitable, established business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and an experienced team already in place. As CEO, you'll assume full responsibility for day‑to‑day operations, team leadership, and P&L performance. Your focus will be on developing and retaining a great team, driving customer acquisition and growth, executing with operational discipline, and scaling the business from a position of strength. American Operator will provide strategic support while empowering you to lead independently. Most importantly, you'll have a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business you grow and lead. What You'll Do Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead day‑to‑day operations Develop and lead field crew leaders and office staff with a culture of high accountability and performance Oversee the estimating and bidding process to ensure the business wins projects profitably Manage the budget and capital decisions associated with a relatively asset‑intensive business (e.g., repair & maintenance schedule, new equipment) Recruit, manage, and develop teams in a physically challenging industry with seasonality Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning Requirements 10+ years of leadership experience with direct experience managing and retaining field service crews Experience building high‑performance teams with accountability for hiring and performance improvement Track record of leading and growing a commercial contracting or field‑services business Currently located in or willing to relocate to one of our target markets (Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Arizona, or Tennessee) What Sets You Apart A competitive spirit that always finds a way to win Military leadership experience Experience leading teams in seal coating, paving, resurfacing in both residential and commercial contexts Stepped in as the new leader after an ownership or leadership transition and earned the trust of the existing crews A track record of driving growth by winning commercial work through local relationships and disciplined bidding A prime contractor or general contractor license Compensation Base salary: $130,000–$190,000, plus performance‑based bonus opportunities, distributions, and meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership, with the potential to increase based on performance and value creation. Total compensation varies by portfolio company, individual performance, and deal structure, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Location Our active acquisition markets include Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Arizona, and Tennessee. Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr