Estate Manager- Los Angeles, CA

A high-profile UHNW family is seeking an experienced, sophisticated, and deeply connected Estate Manager to oversee multiple properties in Los Angeles and the Santa Barbara/Ojai region. The family values long-term partnerships and seeks someone loyal, grounded, and invested in building stability. This role requires someone with strong operational experience, a deep understanding of estate management systems, and the ability to streamline processes through technology, apps, and clear SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, maintenance, and staffing across multiple residences in Los Angeles and the Santa Barbara/Ojai region.
• Oversee ongoing construction and special projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Source, screen, and manage a wide network of trusted vendors, contractors, and household staff; maintain strong relationships with housekeepers, chefs, and other service professionals.
• Implement estate management software and tools to streamline operations; create and maintain household manuals, SOPs, and maintenance schedules (HVAC, alarms, lighting, safety systems, etc.).
• Handle unforeseen issues (e.g., storm damage, urgent repairs) with speed, calm, and discretion.
• Manage inventories, storage facilities, and art/collectible assets with exceptional attention to detail.
• Source and implement organic, sustainable, and eco-conscious household solutions in line with family values.
• Anticipate schedules and needs, ensure properties are fully prepared before family arrivals, and provide weekend availability as needed.
• Able to drive to the properties outside LA and manage their needs weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience managing UHNW or high-profile estates and properties.
• Sophisticated taste level with knowledge of fine art, collections, design, and luxury lifestyle standards.
• Extensive vendor rolodex in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara County area
• Tech-savvy with a strong grasp of estate management platforms and modern tools/apps for efficiency.
• High EQ, emotionally mature, and approachable.

Salary: $150,000–$200K ideally, DOE + Health Benefits and Discretionary Bonus