Senior Estate Manager

Senior Estate Manager

Location: Montecito CA
Type: FullTime

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Estate Manager to oversee a portfolio of private residences along Californias stunning coastline including luxurious estates and offthegrid rural properties. This role is perfect for a proactive resourceful leader who can seamlessly manage the daytoday operations while driving largescale projects to completion. The ideal candidate will be a natural selfstarter who thrives in dynamic evolving environments with a proven ability to create and implement efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Property & Staff Management:
  Oversee staff and daily household operations across multiple properties including managing teams at both luxury estates and extremely rural locations.

• Project Management:
  Lead largescale projects from inception to completion while effectively managing ongoing daily operations. Demonstrate toplevel time management and the ability to balance multiple priorities seamlessly.

• System & Process Implementation:
  Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and ensure consistency across all properties. Comfort with creating new systems in a growing environment is essential.

• Vendor & Maintenance Oversight:
  Manage vendor relationships and coordinate property maintenance including renovations and upkeep of specialized systems (e.g. wells solar energy). While not directly handling these systems you will supervise their care and step in if the Head of Maintenance is unavailable.

• Logistics & Travel:
  Travel between properties to oversee projects events and ongoing maintenance needs. Comfort with driving dirt roads and navigating rural environments is required.

• Anticipate Principal Needs:
  Proactively anticipate the needs of the principals ensuring seamless and exceptional experiences. Adapt to evolving preferences and provide hightouch service.

• Team Leadership & Culture Building:
  Foster a collaborative and sustainable team environment aligned with the familys values of professionalism service and sustainability. Provide mentorship to team members and ensure continuous growth and improvement.

• Event Coordination:
  Plan and execute events and gatherings both intimate and largescale while managing all logistics to ensure flawless execution.

• TechSavvy Operations:
  Leverage modern household and business technologies to optimize operations and maintain efficiency. Ensure that the properties are equipped with the latest systems for convenience and security.

What We re Looking For

• Proactive SelfStarter:
  Eager natural selfstarter with a "no hesitation" mindset comfortable working in a startuplike fastpaced environment where flexibility and adaptability are key.

• Project Flow & Time Management Mastery:
  Ability to manage the flow of large projects while effectively balancing daytoday tasks. Toplevel time management skills are a must.

• SOP Creation & Implementation:
  Strong experience with developing and implementing processes to optimize operations. Comfort with refining systems in a growing environment is highly valued.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:
  Proven experience in property or hospitality management with strong leadership abilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals from ranchers to highprofile vendors.

• Problem Solver:
  Proactive resourceful and able to foresee potential issues before they arise. A talent for solving problems with creativity and efficiency.

• Discretion & Emotional Intelligence:
  High emotional intelligence and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfortable using technology to enhance estate management operations. Familiarity with project management tools and modern household technologies is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Starting at $175000 annually commensurate with experience.
  

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance paid time off and other perks.
  

• Work Hours: This role requires flexibility including occasional weekend and evening availability as needed.
  

Additional Information

This is more than just a job it s an opportunity to lead and innovate within a closeknit family team that values trust excellence and continuous growth. If you thrive in dynamic evolving environments where your contributions are valued and you can truly make an impact we would love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing relevant experience. We look forward to connecting with proactive skilled professionals ready to take on this unique challenge.