Ranch Manager - Aspen, CO - PAUSED

Location
Aspen, Colorado
Category
None Listed
Posted Date
February 15, 2026

Ranch Manager
Near Aspen, Colorado
Private 200-Acre Ranch Estate | Year-Round Position

A private family ranch located near Aspen, Colorado is seeking a highly experienced Ranch Manager to oversee the full operation, maintenance, and stewardship of a 200-acre mountain property. This role requires a seasoned professional who understands the unique demands of high-altitude ranch living, seasonal weather challenges, and luxury estate standards.

The Ranch Manager will be responsible for the care and preservation of a 12,000 sq. ft. main residence, guest house, ranch infrastructure, and surrounding land while managing domestic staff, vendors, and property operations year-round. Should be comfortable around children and pets and have a service heart.

This position is ideal for a proactive, hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining a pristine property, anticipates seasonal needs, and ensures seamless operations in a remote mountain environment.

Position Overview

The Ranch Manager will oversee all ranch operations, property maintenance, and staff supervision while ensuring the estate remains secure, fully functional, and prepared for seasonal transitions and principal visits.

Key Responsibilities

Ranch & Property Operations

  • Oversee daily operations and maintenance of the 200-acre ranch and all structures

  • Maintain the 12,000 sq. ft. primary residence and guest house to luxury standards

  • Ensure ranch infrastructure is fully operational (roads, drainage, fencing, gates, barns, utilities)

  • Maintain water systems, wells, irrigation, and septic systems

  • Monitor and maintain driveways, private roads, and snow routes

Seasonal & Weather Preparedness

  • Develop proactive seasonal maintenance plans

  • Prepare property for heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and storm conditions

  • Coordinate snow removal and winter access logistics

  • Manage fire mitigation, defensible space, and emergency preparedness

  • Prepare structures and systems for seasonal transitions

Grounds & Land Stewardship

  • Oversee pasture management, landscaping, tree health, and erosion control

  • Maintain trails, fencing, and perimeter security

  • Monitor wildlife activity and implement protective measures as needed

  • Ensure environmental stewardship and sustainable land practices

Staff & Vendor Management

  • Hire, supervise, and schedule domestic staff and ranch personnel

  • Manage housekeepers, maintenance staff, and seasonal support teams

  • Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers

  • Oversee project work, preventative maintenance, and capital improvements

  • Ensure vendors meet quality, safety, and discretion standards

Estate & Household Management

  • Maintain residences to impeccable standards of cleanliness and readiness

  • Coordinate deep cleaning, preventative maintenance, and inventory management

  • Assist with property readiness for principal and guest arrivals

  • Manage household systems, supplies, and service schedules

Mechanical & Equipment Oversight

  • Maintain ranch equipment, tools, and vehicles

  • Oversee servicing and maintenance schedules

  • Operatively use tractors, snow removal equipment, UTVs, and ranch machinery

  • Troubleshoot systems and coordinate repairs when needed

Security & Property Monitoring

  • Maintain security systems and surveillance

  • Conduct regular property inspections

  • Monitor access points and oversee gate/security protocols

Budgeting & Administrative Duties

  • Track maintenance schedules and service records

  • Assist with budget tracking and cost control

  • Maintain vendor contracts and service logs

  • Provide regular property status reports to principals/family office

Qualifications

Required:

  • Prior experience managing large private ranches or luxury estates

  • Experience working in Aspen or similar high-altitude mountain environments

  • Strong understanding of seasonal weather challenges and infrastructure needs

  • Hands-on mechanical, maintenance, and property systems knowledge

  • Experience supervising staff and managing vendors

  • Ability to operate ranch equipment and heavy machinery

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred:

  • Experience managing properties over 100 acres

  • Knowledge of wildfire mitigation and land stewardship practices

  • Familiarity with smart home systems and estate technology

  • Project management and renovation oversight experience

Regional & Luxury Estate Experience Encouraged

Candidates who are well-networked within Aspen’s luxury estate community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working in exclusive enclaves such as Red Mountain is highly valued.

Professionals with prior experience supporting estates or ranch properties in premier mountain communities including:

  • Aspen & Snowmass Village, CO

  • Red Mountain, CO

  • Big Sky & Yellowstone Club, MT

  • Jackson Hole, WY

  • Teton Village, WY

  • Park City, UT

are encouraged to apply.

Established relationships with trusted local vendors, contractors, and service providers in these regions are considered a significant advantage.

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