Elite Estate Manager — Private Residence

British American Household Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and long-term care of a private estate in the Washington, DC metro area. The role emphasizes proactive management, coordination with vendors, and ensuring high standards for all household systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of private estate or luxury residential property management, strong knowledge of residential systems, and a track record of supervising staff.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of private estate or luxury residential property management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and building systems.
• Experience supervising vendors and household staff.
• Excellent budgeting, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and preventative maintenance of a large private residence.
• Create organizational systems for the home.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for all household systems and equipment.
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor property operating expenses and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Oversee maintenance of the home's mechanical systems, pool, spa, courts, irrigation, and infrastructure.
• Supervise and support the housekeeping team while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high level of quality.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, vendor information, warranties, and service history.
• Identify potential issues and implement proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with household staff to ensure efficient estate operation.

Skills

Estate management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Leadership

Spanish (nice-to-have)

Job description

British American Household Staffing seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and long-term care of a private estate in the Washington, DC metro area. The role emphasizes proactive management, coordination with vendors, and ensuring high standards for all household systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of private estate or luxury residential property management, strong knowledge of residential systems, and a track record of supervising staff.