Multi-Property Estate Manager – Hands-On Ops & Renovations

The Wellington Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle expense coverage

Travel expense coverage

Job summary

The Wellington Agency seeks an experienced Estate Manager to oversee maintenance, operations, safety, and overall functionality across multiple private residences, a residential building, and a fleet of vehicles in the Los Angeles area.

This hands-on role blends on-site supervision with contractor oversight, renovation projects, budgeting, and vendor management, requiring discretion, reliability, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of estate/facilities management experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• At least three years renovating or building projects with contractors/architects.
• Experience maintaining and servicing vehicles; automotive skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, budgets and projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license; regular travel between properties.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular property inspections for maintenance and safety.
• Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, pools, irrigation, and related systems.
• Coordinate recurring services (landscaping, pest control, pool, etc.).
• Manage smart home tech, security systems, gates, lighting, and access control.
• Prepare residences for ownership arrivals and seasonal changes; mitigate wildfire/weather risks.
• Oversee vehicle fleet maintenance and track registrations, insurance, and recalls.
• Inspect and manage apartment building maintenance; coordinate move-ins/outs and turnovers.
• Source and oversee contractors, manage renovation and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise on-site staff and maintain maintenance logs and project documentation.

Skills

Estate management

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Project management

Hands-on maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Discretion

Job description

The Wellington Agency seeks an experienced Estate Manager to oversee maintenance, operations, safety, and overall functionality across multiple private residences, a residential building, and a fleet of vehicles in the Los Angeles area.

This hands-on role blends on-site supervision with contractor oversight, renovation projects, budgeting, and vendor management, requiring discretion, reliability, and strong organizational skills.