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Career Group, Inc
Estate Manager
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What they do
A Residential Community Manager manages operations for an apartment community. Responsible for the maintenance and profitability of the apartment community. May provide information about the community to prospective residents, troubleshoot issues with the buildings and community residents. May also review and approve new lease applications, or be responsible for negotiating and closing sales.
$74,156 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Estate Manager | Atherton, CA | $150,000 - $200,000 Prominent UHNW family is seeking a highly organized and proactive Estate Manager to support the day-to-day operations of their private residences in Atherton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, collaborative household team supporting a UHNW family. The role is primarily focused on estate management with occasional family and personal support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, highly trustworthy, and thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment. This is a fully onsite position based in Atherton, CA. What You'll Do Oversee day-to-day estate operations across two residential properties, ensuring seamless upkeep, organization, and functionality. Manage a new construction project, including coordinating vendors, pulling permits, and partnering closely with contractors and external stakeholders. Maintain property systems, manuals, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient household operations. Communicate directly with principals to align on daily priorities, provide updates, and deliver end-of-day summaries. Collaborate with existing household staff (housekeepers, chef, etc.) to support smooth operations. Assist with light event coordination, including occasional family dinners or small gatherings. Provide light executive and personal assistant support as needed, stepping in when appropriate. Monitor and respond to urgent matters outside of standard hours, including limited weekend availability for high-priority needs. What We're Looking For 3-10 years of experience in estate management or a similar role within a private household or UHNW environment. UHNW vacation home/residences and high end construction experience will also be considered. Experience managing large-scale home construction or renovation projects is highly preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Tech-savvy with experience using organizational tools, web-based applications, and home systems (Savant experience preferred). High level of discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness. Strong communication skills with the ability to interface directly with principals and vendors. Stable career history with solid tenure and excellent references. Must be based on the Peninsula or nearby Flexible and responsive, with willingness to be accessible for urgent needs outside standard business hours. Compensation & Benefits $150,000 - $200,000, depending on experience Bonus eligible Benefits and stipend provided Company-provided work phone You can use www.workgrades.com to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring . #QUAL123