Portfolio CEO: Residential Plumbing

American Operator

$130K — $190K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in managing and growing a residential plumbing business.
  • Strong P&L ownership including budget management and KPI achievement.
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on accountability.
  • In-depth knowledge of residential plumbing operations and service quality assessment.
  • Must hold a master plumbing license or be able to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and drive key business growth metrics.
  • Develop and nurture a high-performing team with accountability.
  • Manage field operations to ensure outstanding customer service and workmanship.
  • Grow the homeowner customer base by overseeing the lead management process.
  • Oversee warehouse operations with a focus on inventory management.
  • Recruit and retain top-tier plumbing professionals.
  • Collaborate with American Operator on strategic initiatives and execution.

Benefits

  • Ownership stake in the business starting at 10%, escalating with performance.
  • Access to strategic support and resources from American Operator.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced operator to lead a residential plumbing 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. This is not a turnaround situation, it's an opportunity to build on a solid foundation. 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 be your partner from day one, providing strategic support, resources, and guidance 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. RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead day-to-day operations and drive growth across key business performance metrics • Build and Develop a high-performing and accountable team • Oversee field operations to deliver exceptional customer service and quality of work • Grow the direct-to-homeowner customer base by managing the funnel from sourcing leads through job completion • Oversee warehouse operations, manage inventory levels to support field operations • Recruit, develop, and retain top plumbing talent • Partner with American Operator on strategy and execution MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Successful track record of operating and growing a residential plumbing business • Experience owning P&L performance, including budgets and KPI targets • Experience building, leading, and holding high-performing teams accountable, including responsibility for hiring and talent development • Deep understanding of residential plumbing operations, with the ability to evaluate field service quality across water heater, water treatment systems, drain cleaning, sewer and line replacement, and related services. • Hold a master plumbing license or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months • Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, one of the following markets: Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, or Tennessee PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Track record of building and strengthening a customer-first culture centered on trust, service quality, and operational excellence • Experience successfully leading a business through a leadership transition and building trust with the existing team • Built or managed recurring revenue programs through membership plans in a plumbing or home services business 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 Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, and Tennessee. Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity.

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