We are currently assisting our client, a private family office, with their search for an Estate Manager .
JOB SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate thrives in a culture of high standards, attention to detail, and flexibility. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a straightforward communication style, and the ability to reflect the family's values in every interaction.
The candidate must be extremely organized and obsessively attentive to details, demonstrating a high level of maturity, self-confidence, and exceptional intuition and judgment. Since this position involves working independently, the ideal candidate will be proactive and possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
The estate is located on an equestrian property. While equine experience is not required, basic knowledge of an equestrian facility is a plus.
This role will require evening and weekend work and confidentiality and discretion are of paramount importance.
Key Responsibilities:
The Estate Manager will be responsible for the management, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the property. Typical tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Source, hire, schedule and manage household employees and contractors to ensure household needs are met.
• Select contractors for the performance of construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Operate, maintain, and implement security measures, devices, and plans in cooperation with the client's security provider.
• Manage an operating budget, including reviewing and approving all invoices as well as regular reporting.
• Develop an overall plan for the maintenance of all buildings, structures, landscaping and grounds and the schedule for implementing that plan.
• Maintain owner's vehicles and all other additional belongings on the property.
• Make purchases and run errands.
• Plan and manage events of all sizes.
• Ensure guests staying at the property have a five-star hotel experience from arrival to departure.
• Prepare for, and be on-call during, family visits.
• This is a hands-on position. The Estate Manager is expected to lead by example and pitch in wherever needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum 8 years working as Estate Manger combined with experience from the hospitality sector.
• Construction project/management experience strongly preferred.
• Five-star hotel management experience as well as extensive experience overseeing everything from small to very large events highly preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Tech savvy and ability to work well as a team.
• Must be highly proficient in all aspects of personal computing, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with smart home systems. Crestron, Lutron, DMP, and Avigilon Cameras a plus.
• Current driver's license required.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation and reference check.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Characteristics:

• Ability to maintain absolute and total confidentiality.
• Professional discretion and good judgement.
• Highly energetic with the ability to motivate others and create a team environment where everyone wants to do their best and deliver results.
• Possesses a positive, professional, and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Innovative, resourceful and conscientious of organization's assets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong cross-functional relationships across an organization to achieve common goals.
• Possesses a strong work ethic; does whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Complete integrity with an uncompromised reputation.
• Ability to work proactively and take initiative to support the changing needs of the team.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Although there are times remote work may be implemented, we thrive on connection and collaboration and therefore expect an office-based workforce.
Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the US. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
About Hansell Tierney:
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.