Facilities Manager / Estate Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Facilities Manager / Estate Engineer to take full operational ownership of two significant private residences — a luxury estate in Montecito, CA and a luxury residence in Palm Springs, CA. This role is built for a true engineering and facilities professional: someone who deeply understands building systems, thinks proactively about asset protection, and can move fluidly between technical problem-solving and high-level vendor and project management. The candidate must be equally comfortable diagnosing a mechanical issue themselves and managing a multi-trade capital improvement project. Both properties are maintained to the highest standard. The Facilities Manager will be the single point of accountability for keeping them that way — anticipating problems before they arise, ensuring all systems operate at peak performance, and delivering a seamless living environment for the owner and guests.

Responsibilities:

The core responsibilities of the role include:

Building Systems & Engineering Preventative Maintenance Vendor & Contractor Management Capital Projects & Improvements Property Readiness & Owner Experience Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands-on expertise across the following: HVAC & climate control Electrical systems Plumbing & water systems Standby power maintenance Building automation / smart home programming Pool & spa monitoring Structural & building envelope management Qualifications include: 7+ years of facilities management or estate engineering experience, preferably in high-end residential, luxury hospitality, or comparable environments Deep familiarity with building automation and smart home platforms (Control4, Lutron, Crestron, Savant, or equivalent) Proven track record managing complex, multi-vendor service programs with high accountability Ability to plan and execute capital projects independently — scoping, bidding, scheduling, and quality oversight Valid California driver's license and clean driving record Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision Comfortable with physical demands — lifting, climbing, working outdoors in varied conditions Available for on-call emergency response

Schedule:

General schedule is Monday-Friday, standard business hours. Flexibility may be required.

Compensation:

We expect to pay $150,000 to $225,000 plus bonus, benefits, and paid vacation. We are prepared to offer a relocation package and can offer offsite, furnished housing in Montecito.

To Apply:

Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; if already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted. #indmps