Estate Manager

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Estate Manager who is an experienced professional and with outstanding leadership skills. The Estate Manger will assume 360-degree responsibility for an expansive property just outside Boston, MA. The client prefers candidates with a hands-on, service mentality who have successfully overseen a variety of teams, projects, and vendors.

The primary focus is managing the upkeep and maintenance of the property and leading the established team.

The right candidate has an East Coast-focused knowledge of turf management and plants. If you are a Golf Course Superintendent, Landscape Architect, Facilities Manager for a university with significant grounds, or the Executive Director of a Botanical Garden, we want to connect with you. Some understanding of equestrian facilities is preferred but not required – a willingness to learn is more important.

Schedule:
Generally, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when needed. 24/7 availability is required.

Compensation:
• Base compensation of $175,000 – $200,000 offered, depending on experience.
• This role offers a housing allowance, vehicle allowance, excellent benefits (annual discretionary bonus, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, and more).
• Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate.

About Us

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates, as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Assume global responsibility for the maintenance and administration of the property including grounds, buildings, equestrian facilities, fine gardening, landscaping, trails, paddocks, and woodlands
• Build the team and supervise general operations. Offer training and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Attend to and execute the principal’s vision for the property.
• Manage preventative maintenance on all property and equipment to maintain effectiveness.
• Maintain excellent vendor relationships and obtain multiple bids for larger projects.
• Create, design, and maintain regionally appropriate landscapes, plantings, meadows, pastures, equestrian trails, paths, and riding surfaces.
• Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of stabling barns, and indoor riding arena, lunge rings, horse walkers, turn out fields, and riding rings.
• Use, maintain, and understand agricultural tractor implements, tractors, seeders, harrows, graders, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of agricultural practices in a manner that assures the safety of people and animals.
• Communicate effectively with the property and Family Office teams and provide reports and updates in a timely and concise manner.
• Ensure vendors and workers are accompanied at properties to assure security and privacy.
• Respond to Principal requests and property issues on an on-call basis 24/7.

Education and Experience

Qualifications:
• Mature, detail-oriented, and an effective leader with strong problem-solving skills.
• 15-20 years in a similar role or related experience, including a general understanding of major construction trades.
• Experience managing successful projects on a country estate, golf course, or farm and operating tools and heavy machinery.
• The client values experience with agronomy, turf management, forestry management.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, Asana, and experience writing reports.
• A current and valid driver’s license is required.
• Training in OSHA and first aid/CPR preferred.
• Long-term intent and outstanding, verifiable references.

Application Instructions

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

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