Estate Manager – New Construction Estate | UHNW Family | The Hamptons (Full-Time, Live-Out)
An ultra-high-net-worth family is seeking an exceptional Estate Manager to oversee a newly constructed luxury estate in the Hamptons, commencing Summer 2026. This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role for a highly organised and proactive professional experienced in managing large-scale private estates and new property launches.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the operational set-up, ongoing management, and seamless day-to-day running of the estate to the highest UHNW standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing final stages of new construction, snagging, and project handover
- Liaising with architects, contractors, designers, and vendors during completion phase
- Recruiting, training, and managing household staff and external service providers
- Establishing estate systems, SOPs, and operational protocols
- Managing maintenance schedules, preventative care, and property upkeep
- Budget management, reporting, and vendor negotiations
- Supervising security, landscaping, and estate-wide services
- Supporting principals and family office with property-related requests
- Ensuring the estate is maintained and presented to impeccable standards at all times
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Estate Manager within UHNW private households or luxury estates
- Demonstrated experience managing new builds, renovations, or estate set-ups
- Strong leadership, organisational, and project management skills
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Excellent vendor management and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic family schedule
- Strong knowledge of estate systems, maintenance, and property operations
Position Details:
This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious UHNW household at an exciting stage, overseeing the launch and long-term management of a newly built, world-class private estate.
