Portfolio CEO: Residential Plumbing

American Operator

$130K — $190K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating and growing residential plumbing businesses
  • Expertise in managing P&L performance, including budget and KPI oversight
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, emphasizing accountability and development
  • In-depth knowledge of residential plumbing operations and service quality standards
  • Master plumbing license required or must obtain within 12 months
  • Willingness to relocate to key markets: Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, or Tennessee

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and drive growth across business performance metrics
  • Build and develop a high-performing team with accountability
  • Oversee field operations to ensure exceptional customer service
  • Grow the direct-to-homeowner customer base from lead generation to job completion
  • Manage warehouse operations and inventory to support field teams
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top plumbing talent
  • Collaborate with American Operator on strategic initiatives and execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant equity ownership in a growing business
  • Support and resources from a strategic partner
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to a loyal customer base and a strong market presence
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

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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