Estate Manager / Personal Lifestyle Manager

Location
Columbus, OH
Category
Estate / House Manager
Posted Date
April 15, 2026
Estate Manager / Personal Lifestyle Manager
Location: Ohio (Primary) | Travel Required
Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000, Full benefits Package DOE
Schedule: Monday through Friday - Full-Time - Flexibility Required
Must be based in the Mid-West, ideally Ohio, or have a connection to Ohio or a surrounding state to be considered at this time.
Position Overview
A wonderful, highly active senior couple is seeking an experienced and polished Estate Manager / Personal Lifestyle Manager to provide comprehensive oversight of their personal lives and multi-property operations.
The principals reside in a beautifully renovated 9,000 sq. ft. historic landmark home in Ohio and maintain additional residences in Massachusetts; Utah; and Florida. All properties are fully staffed and maintained to a pristine, guest-ready standard. There are managers in place at each location. All managers and support staff would report to the Estate Manager/Lifestyle Manager. Our clients are of Irish-American background; candidates with cultural alignment are encouraged to apply.
This role is ideal for a highly organized, discreet, administratively savvy/tech-savvy and emotionally intelligent professional who can act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison—streamlining communication, coordinating across multiple households, and ensuring the principals’ lives run seamlessly with minimal involvement on their part.
About the Principals
The principals are a high-functioning, energetic, and adventurous couple who enjoy travel, family time, and a well-orchestrated lifestyle. They are warm, gracious, and deeply family-oriented, with three sons and ten grandchildren.
They value discretion, professionalism, strong personal integrity, and a calm, polished demeanor. With an Irish-American background and strong personal beliefs, they appreciate thoughtful service, respect, and attention to detail. The home is informal and the couple are very approachable.
They enjoy entertaining and spending time with their family. Candidates should be able to assist with season gifting, writing 700 Christmas Cards – tracking names, addresses etc
Key Responsibilities
Lifestyle & Personal Management
  • Oversee the principals’ day-to-day personal and lifestyle needs
  • Manage complex calendars, appointments, and scheduling across multiple time zones
  • Create detailed, thoughtful travel itineraries for the principals and extended family
  • Coordinate gifting lists for special occasions/holidays/birthdays/anniversaries, and seasonal décor
  • Provide reminders and proactive planning support for travel, when entertaining – manage invites and RSVP
  • Maintain detailed inventories working with the management team at each home
  • Manage an extensive  car collection, updates to watercraft, maintain service records, insurances, licencing and track any movement creating specific SOP’s
Estate & Staff Coordination
  • Serve as the primary point of contact across all residences
  • Oversee and coordinate existing property managers and household staff
  • Act as a “filter,” communicating only essential and relevant information to the principals
  • Ensure consistency in service standards across all homes
  • Assist with vendor sourcing, screening, and coordination
Financial & Administrative Oversight
  • Manage invoices, expense tracking, and bill pay – submission to established  Family Office
  • Maintain organized records and reporting systems
Travel & Seasonal Support
  • Travel with or ahead of the principals as needed to prepare residences
  • Spend approximately 3–4 months annually in Gulf Stream, Florida
  • Oversee Florida residence operations during seasonal stays (private housing provided)
Candidate Profile
  • Based in Ohio or surrounding states (required)
  • Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in estate management or similar UHNW environments
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple properties and teams simultaneously
  • High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
  • Tech-savvy with strong administrative capabilities
  • Ability to create elevated, thoughtful travel itineraries and experiences
  • Calm, polished, and service-oriented demeanor
Additional Details
  • This is a live-out position while in Ohio
  • Private housing provided during Florida residency 3-4 months of the year. The family will accomadate travel back and forth to Ohio during their time in Florida 
  • Open to candidates with a significant other or a pet (Florida residence is separate and private)
  • Travel required throughout the year
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