Portfolio CEO: Property Restoration

ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR American Operator places experienced operators into the businesses of retiring owners, where they step into the CEO seat backed by hands-on support, strategic guidance, and a community of peers. Operators follow a clear pathway to earn significant equity in the business they lead. Learn more at americanoperator.com http://americanoperator.com. THE ROLE Are you interested in leading an established property restoration and remediation company in South Florida as its next CEO? This full-service business provides 24/7 emergency water mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and reconstruction services to residential and commercial clients. With a tenured field team, strong referral network, and growing national insurance restoration program, the company is positioned for continued growth. This role is ideal for an experienced restoration operator who has led field crews, managed insurance claims, owned a P&L, and thrives in a high-urgency, relationship-driven environment. The retiring owners will support a smooth transition, and the role offers a clear path to significant equity in the business over time. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead operations across water mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and reconstruction - Own the full P&L, including working capital across insurance reimbursement and cash payment cycles - Retain and develop the existing field team through the leadership transition, building trust with tenured technicians and office staff - Manage and grow relationships with insurance adjusters, carriers, and referral partners (plumbers, HVAC technicians, property managers) - Oversee insurance claims coordination, Xactimate estimating, and compliance with carrier program requirements - Develop the commercial client segment, an underdeveloped growth opportunity alongside the residential base - Optimize digital marketing and lead generation to improve ROI and expand inbound volume - Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of hiring and firing responsibilities - 5+ years of P&L ownership and management - Worked in restoration, remediation, or construction with direct operational exposure to emergency services - Navigated an insurance-driven revenue cycle, including AR management tied to carrier reimbursement timelines and coordination with adjusters - Held personal P&L accountability in a small business or business unit - Managed a field-based team in a small business environment, including hiring, performance management, and retention of skilled tradespeople - Operated in a fast-paced, emergency-response environment where urgency, judgment, and availability are non-negotiable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Mold Remediation License (MRSR) and/or Certified General Contractor License (CGC) - Built or grown relationships with insurance carrier programs, TPAs, or national restoration networks - Successfully navigated a leadership or ownership transition, inheriting a team and key relationships from a departing founder - Developed commercial clients or property management accounts alongside a primarily residential business - Generated home services leads through digital and local marketing - Fluent in Spanish Compensation: Base salary starts at $120,000, with 20% annual bonus potential tied to performance. Health, dental, and vision insurance provided by the portfolio company. The package also includes distributions and equity that grows based on your ability to drive results — with a path to becoming a significant owner of the business you lead. Location: Palm Beach County, FL. Relocation will be required if you are not currently in the region. The exact business location will be shared during the interview process. Ready to lead the next chapter? Visit americanoperator.com http://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.