Operating Advisor — Path to CEO

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by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
in Chicago, IL, USA

19h ago

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Operating Advisor — Path to CEO - Local/Remote

Catamount Crest LLC

Chicago, IL, USA

Hi all -- I'm hiring an operating advisor for an acquisition and seeking referrals. Please let me know if you have anyone in your network for the position, or can provide referrals. Thank you. -- Chris Role: Operating Advisor — Path to CEO | Time Commitment: 5–10 hrs/week initially, scaling post-close | Start: Immediate Situation: I'm building out a deal team for an acquisition of a unionized specialty contractor in the Chicago area, and I'm looking for an industry-veteran operating advisor. Compensation: For the right person, I can offer an advisory role with equity participation and potentially a leadership seat, structured post-close. Candidate Profile: - 20+ years in specialty contracting, demolition, or environmental remediation, with direct union/organized-labor experience - 10+ years as CEO, COO, GM, or equivalent P&L leadership - Chicago / Midwest geography preferred - Credibility with sureties, lenders, and labor stakeholders is a plus - Initially a fractional board-advisor role, with the option to step into the CEO seat or help build the operating team post-close

Local / Remote:

both

Location:

Chicago, IL, USA

Preferred Start:

Jul 21, 2026

Hours Per Week:

Part-time: 10

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