Estate Manager

Estate Manager | Seattle Area 
Open to candidates nationwide!

A private family is seeking a dedicated Estate Manager for their Seattle Area properties. The ideal candidate possesses a genuine affinity for service and hospitality with exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, absolute confidentiality, and complete integrity. This hands-on role requires maturity, sound judgment, high energy, and the ability to work independently while managing staff and contractors. You are collaborative, patient, have strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence, and can accept feedback, learn from it, and move forward in a positive direction. 

Evening and weekend work is required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage property maintenance, upkeep, repair, and construction projects
• Source, hire, schedule, and oversee household staff and contractors
• Operate and maintain security systems in coordination with security provider
• Manage operating budget, review invoices, and provide regular reporting
• Maintain vehicles, watercraft, and property belongings
• Set up, stage, and manage events of all sizes
• Ensure five-star guest experiences from arrival to departure
• Lead by example and pitch in wherever needed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years as an Estate Manager with hospitality sector experience
• Construction project/management experience strongly preferred
• Five-star hotel management and large-scale event oversight highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and tech-savvy
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; smart home systems (Crestron, Lutron, DMP, Avigilon) a plus
• Valid driver's license and successful background check
• Authorized to work in the US (sponsorship not available)
• Located in the Seattle area or at a very minimum, very familiar with the Seattle area (and weather)

Compensation & Benefits: 

• $175,000++ annually DOE 
• Comprehensive benefits package

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.

We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.