Portfolio CEO: Fencing Contracting Business
ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR
American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small-business leadership and ownership. We place experienced operators into businesses of retiring owners who want their life's work placed in the hands of leaders who care. Over time, our CEOs follow a clear pathway to earn significant equity in the business they lead.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced operator to lead a fence contracting 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Grow the business with a focus on project excellence, team success, and key performance metrics as you lead all business day-to-day operations
Build and lead a proactive sales and estimating function to convert strong local demand and referral flow into disciplined, profitable growth across residential, commercial, and public-sector customers
Lead a long-tenured leadership and field team to deliver consistent, high quality service across every account
Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning
REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of leadership experience with at least 4 years of direct fencing field crew oversight
Track record of leading and growing a contracting company performing repair work
Experience with chain link fence installation and fabrication
California C-13 contracting license
Ability to pass a background check for public sector work
Currently located in or a willingness to relocate to San Bernardino
WHAT SETS YOU APART
Experience growing a fence contracting company serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients
Military leadership experience
COMPENSATION
Base salary: $175,000, plus 20% performance-based bonus opportunities, distributions, and meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership, with the potential to increase based on performance. Total compensation varies by portfolio company, individual performance, and deal structure, and includes a comprehensive benefits package (Health, vision, dental).
LOCATION
This business is located in the San Bernadino area. The exact location of this business will be revealed during the interview process.
Ready to lead the next chapter? Before you apply, we encourage you to visit americanoperator.com to learn more about who we are, how we work, and what our operators have to say about the experience. When you are ready, apply today to start the conversation.