Portfolio CEO: Paving & Asphalt Maintenance

About the role

We're actively interviewing CEO candidates for current and future acquisition opportunities. Selected candidates enter our CEO network and may be matched with opportunities as they become available.

This is an opportunity to step into a profitable, established paving and asphalt maintenance 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience with direct experience managing and retaining field service crews
• Track record of leading and growing a commercial contracting or field-services business
• Currently located in or a willingness to relocate to one of our target markets (Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Arizona, or Tennessee)

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 make sure that the business is winning projects profitably
• Manage the budget and capital decisions associated with a relatively asset-intensive business (e.g., repair & maintenance schedule, new equipment, etc)
• Recruit, manage, and develop teams in a physically challenging industry with seasonality
• Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning

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 target 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.