Atlas - Property and Construction Lead

About the job Atlas
- Property and Construction Lead

Job Description Atlas
- Property and Construction Lead

Work Schedule
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Full-Time, Remote with regular travel to properties globally (domestic and international travel required)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $250,000 - $325,000

A distinguished family office seeks an exceptional Property and Construction Lead to oversee a prestigious global portfolio of residential estates and high-value construction projects. This executive-level position serves as the principal's strategic representative across all property operations, ensuring the family's vision for excellence is realized while maintaining the highest standards of quality, discretion, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will be the cornerstone of property portfolio management, seamlessly coordinating between architects, owners representatives, contractors, designers, and property managers while representing ownership interests in all construction and development matters. This role demands someone who can navigate complex construction projects with sophisticated mechanical systems, anticipate challenges before they arise, and deliver solutions with minimal principal involvement.

We seek a meticulously caring professional who combines deep construction expertise with exceptional foresight and the ability to see around corners. The ideal candidate thrives in autonomous environments, demonstrates extraordinary attention to detail, and approaches challenges with creative problem‑solving capabilities. This position requires someone who understands the nuances of refined residential properties and can maintain the principal's vision while managing diverse stakeholders across multiple time zones.

This opportunity offers the chance to shape and protect a family's real estate legacy while working in an environment that values autonomy, innovation, and work–life balance. The role is perfect for someone who appreciates the art of refined living spaces and believes in creating seamless property experiences that exceed the highest expectations.

• Minimum eight years of progressive leadership experience in estate management, high‑end construction oversight, or property portfolio management with demonstrated success managing complex residential projects featuring advanced mechanical systems and integrated technologies.
• Proven expertise in construction management with the ability to represent ownership interests effectively in OAC meetings, architectural reviews, and contractor negotiations while ensuring adherence to design intent, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Exceptional ability to autonomously solve problems and think creatively with minimal information, demonstrating the foresight to anticipate challenges and develop comprehensive solutions before issues arise.
• Meticulous level of care and attention to detail with the ability to retain complex information, think through scenarios others might miss, and identify potential concerns in architectural plans, construction specifications, and property operations.
• Advanced proficiency in modern communication platforms, particularly Signal and Google Workspace, with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and technology to enhance operational efficiency and decision‑making.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million dollar construction budgets, capital expenditure planning, and vendor contract negotiations while identifying cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality.
• High emotional intelligence with exceptional discretion and the ability to work effectively with private families, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries while building trust and demonstrating genuine care for the principal's interests.
• Demonstrated thoughtfulness and strategic thinking with the ability to provide comprehensive problem analysis and solution recommendations, clearly articulating the rationale behind each recommendation to leadership.
• Experience working in autonomous, remote environments with the self‑discipline to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining clear communication channels…