Estate Manager Multi-Property Portfolio - Los Angeles, CA

Relocation assistance is not available. The client is only considering candidates who are currently local to California.

Compensation: $150,000+ annually, based on experience, plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and coverage of work-related vehicle and travel expenses.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call availability for emergencies.

Location & Work Arrangement: In-person across multiple properties in coastal, mountain, and desert regions (Topanga, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palm Desert, and Cabo), with regular travel between properties. This is a hands-on role involving property inspections, outdoor maintenance, vehicle and garage work, renovation oversight, vendor coordination, and administrative responsibilities.

A private ownership group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Estate Manager to oversee the maintenance, operations, safety, and overall functionality of multiple private residences, a residential apartment building, and a fleet of cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. This multifaceted role requires strong technical and mechanical skills, extensive renovation and project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple properties, vendors, and priorities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and comfortable balancing hands-on maintenance with contractor oversight and administrative responsibilities. Discretion, reliability, sound judgment, and professionalism are essential.

Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential issues before they escape.

Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, generators, pools, spas, irrigation, landscaping, and other residential systems.

Coordinate recurring services, including landscaping, pool maintenance, pest control, and other vendors.

Manage smart home technology, security cameras, alarms, gates, lighting, and access systems.

Prepare residences for ownership arrivals and departures, seasonal changes, and weather-related risks, including wildfire mitigation, storm preparation, and extreme-heat precautions.

Maintain and oversee the servicing of cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles, including routine maintenance, seasonal preparation, repairs, and specialized services.

Track registrations, insurance, emissions requirements, recalls, and detailed maintenance records.

Coordinate vehicle transportation, detailing, and storage between properties.

Safely operate and drive vehicles as needed, including motorcycles and recreational vehicles.

Inspect the residential apartment building and oversee maintenance, repairs, and building systems.

Respond to tenant maintenance requests and coordinate move-in/move-out inspections, unit turnovers, cleaning, painting, and repairs.

Ensure units remain rent-ready and help maintain compliance with applicable housing codes and safety regulations.

Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and oversee contractors and service providers across all properties and vehicles.

Manage renovation, remodeling, and capital improvement projects, coordinating with architects, designers, general contractors, and specialty trades.

Oversee project scope, budgets, timelines, permits, workmanship, and compliance with applicable building codes.

Perform minor repairs and construction tasks when appropriate, including painting, patching, basic framing, and fixture installation.

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