Private Household Opportunity

Estate Manager

Davidson, North Carolina

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ArrangementLive-out, full-time

Compensation$120,000–$135,000 per year + benefits

SchedulePrimarily Monday–Friday, with planned event and emergency availability

Start dateWithin 30–45 days after screening

PropertyMulti-acre estate with guest quarters, pool, and grounds

Reports toPrincipal

PostedSeptember 2, 2026

Applications closeOctober 31, 2026

The Opportunity

A private family seeks a full-time Estate Manager for a large gated property in Davidson, North Carolina, near Lake Norman. The residence is a multi-acre custom estate with a main house, guest quarters, pool, grounds, and regular entertaining.

The principal wants one senior person who owns daily operations so the family can live in the house rather than manage it.

The Role

You will oversee the property end to end: staff scheduling and supervision, maintenance calendars, vendor contracts, household budget and bill pay, inventory, security and access protocols, vehicle coordination, and event support.

You will be the single point of contact for contractors, landscapers, pool service, HVAC providers, and renovation work. You will set standards, keep the house ready for guests, and give the family a concise weekly status without being asked twice. This is an operations role, not a nanny or chef position.

Schedule & Arrangement

This is a full-time, live-out role, primarily Monday–Friday, with on-call availability for emergencies and planned events. Occasional evenings or weekends are required when the family hosts. Office space is provided on the property.

Ideal Background

Seven or more years managing a private estate, luxury household, or high-end hospitality property is required, along with proven staff leadership across hiring, scheduling, performance, and payroll coordination.

Candidates must be comfortable overseeing mid-six-figure budgets and vendor negotiations, communicate clearly in writing and in person, and remain calm through last-minute changes. A valid driver’s license is required; smart-home familiarity is a plus.

Impeccable discretion and professional presentation are essential.

Package

Compensation is $120,000–$135,000 depending on experience, with health benefits or stipend, paid vacation, mileage reimbursement, and a year-end performance bonus. This is an immediate opening with an anticipated start within 30–45 days after screening.

How to Apply

Submit a résumé, a one-page summary of properties you have managed, including size, staff count, and budget range, and three references from principals or family offices. Confidentiality is expected throughout.