Estate Manager

BD&J Injury Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD&J Injury Lawyers seeks an experienced Estate Manager to oversee a private UHNW estate in Los Angeles. You will manage operations, maintenance, and ongoing projects, serving as the primary liaison to contractors, vendors, and staff.

The role requires proactive leadership to ensure top-tier property standards and discretion in all matters. Responsibilities include coordinating renovations, budgets, and schedules, inspecting property conditions, and preparing the estate for events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estate or property management experience.
• Travel between properties and locations with a valid driver's license.
• Experience with high-end residential properties and contractors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and upkeep of the estate.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, service providers, and staff.
• Lead property improvement, renovation, and installation projects.
• Maintain project timelines, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct property inspections and resolve issues proactively.
• Review proposals, invoices, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate security, landscaping, technology, and other services.
• Prepare estate for family, guests, and events.
• Maintain records of vendors, projects, warranties, and documentation.
• Provide regular updates to family or representative and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Estate management

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Discretion

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Estate Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and ongoing projects of a private estate for a UHNW family. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders, ensuring the property is maintained and projects are completed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operations, maintenance, and upkeep of the estate.
• Manage contractors, vendors, architects, designers, and service providers.
• Lead property improvement, construction, renovation, and installation projects from planning through completion.
• Establish and monitor project timelines, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Review proposals, estimates, invoices, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, landscaping, security, technology, and other property services.
• Coordinate household staff and outside service providers as needed.
• Prepare the estate for family members, guests, and special events.
• Maintain organized records of vendors, projects, warranties, maintenance, and property documentation.
• Provide regular updates to the family or designated representative regarding property operations and projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise exceptional discretion at all times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estate management, residential property management, luxury hospitality, construction/project management, or a related field.
• Travel between properties and various locations will be required. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Experience managing high-end residential properties and working with contractors and vendors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong financial and budget-management skills.Exceptional professionalism, discretion, and judgment.