Estate Manager

Town + Country Resources; Atherton (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Office employment with benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Town + Country Resources seeks an experienced Estate Manager for a premier 20,000 sq ft residence in Atherton, CA. The role operates on a hybrid model with on-site presence during core hours and remote administrative tasks.

The manager will supervise staff, manage vendors, and ensure premium operations with strict privacy and confidentiality. The position requires leadership of a single Executive Housekeeper and extensive experience with smart home systems, inventory tools, Google Workspace, and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience as an Estate Manager or House Manager overseeing luxury properties.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong leadership and ethics, discretion, and privacy respect.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Executive Housekeeper and coordinate household staff.
• Oversee vendor management, bill payment, budget tracking, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Administrative skills

Discretion

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Spreadsheet software

Smart home systems

Job description

Schedule

This full-time position is a hybrid role, on-site as needed. The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, during normal business hours.

Children

Two school aged children

Duties

We are seeking an experienced, tech-savvy, and highly autonomous Estate Manager to oversee a premier 20,000 square foot primary residence in Atherton, California. Operating under a hybrid work model, this role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing all estate operations with minimal oversight and exceptional judgment.

The Estate Manager will hold direct supervisory responsibility for one Executive Housekeeper while exercising full autonomy over vendor management, bill pay, financial tracking, and inventory control. This position is ideal for a proactive, self-directed leader with extensive experience running large-scale luxury estates, maintaining sophisticated smart home technologies, and ensuring 5-star operational excellence.

Requirements

The Estate Manager will work a hybrid schedule that combines core on-site property management with remote administrative and financial planning. The role requires a daily on-site presence during core hours, typically from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, to oversee household staff, supervise vendors, conduct property walkthroughs, and manage day-to-day operations while respecting the principals' privacy outside these hours. Flexibility is essential, including the ability to respond on-site to emergencies and support evening or weekend events as needed. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience as an Estate Manager or House Manager overseeing luxury properties, with a proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and execute responsibilities with minimal direction. They should be highly proficient in smart home systems, digital inventory tools, Google Workspace, spreadsheet management, and modern residential technology platforms, as well as possess strong financial and administrative skills in bill payment, budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor accountability. Exceptional leadership is required to direct household staff and coordinate multidisciplinary contractors, alongside impeccable professional ethics, strict adherence to non-disclosure agreements, high emotional intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to discretion and family privacy.

Benefits

• Employment will be offered through a Family Office with benefit options, paid time off, accrued sick time, retirement savings plans, and paid holidays.
• Normal taxes with be withdrawn through payroll services.
• Medical benefit plan will be offered through United Healthcare.