Estate and Operations Manager

Position Summary:

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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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.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.