Portfolio CEO: Hardscape & Landscape Service Business

American Operator•Honolulu, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

American Operator is seeking an experienced operator to lead a hardscaping and landscaping service company as CEO in partnership with American Operator. This is an opportunity to take over a profitable, established business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and an experienced team. As CEO, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations, team leadership, and P&L performance. The focus will be on building and retaining a great team, driving customer acquisition and growth, executing with operational discipline, and scaling the business. American Operator will provide strategic support, resources, and guidance, while empowering independent leadership. There is a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business.

Requirements

10+ years of leadership experience with at least 4 years of direct landscaping field crew oversight
Track record of leading and growing a recurring-contract, field-services business with crews
Currently located in or a willingness to relocate to Honolulu Hawaii

Nice To Haves

A Class B general contractors license
A C-27 landscaping contractor license
Local ties to Honolulu or the surrounding area
Experience managing hardscaping or other residential or commercial construction projects
Military leadership experience

Responsibilities

Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead all day-to-day business operations
Oversee the estimating and bidding process to ensure that the business is winning projects profitably
Develop and lead crew leaders and office staff with a culture of high accountability and performance
Ensure crews deliver consistent, high quality service across every account and route
Protect and grow the recurring maintenance base through strong account retention and renewals
Recruit, manage, and develop field teams in a physically challenging industry
Win new accounts and expand existing ones through enhancements, local relationships, and disciplined estimating
Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning