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Estate Manager jobs are open from entry-level property coordinator to senior director of estates, hired across private family offices, luxury residential properties, and commercial real estate firms, with specializations in household operations, grounds and facilities management, and high-net-worth client services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us:
Flytrex is revolutionizing suburban on-demand delivery from the skies up, literally. As the leading drone delivery company in the U.S., we’re scaling our operations across Dallas–Fort Worth, bringing ultrafast, on-demand delivery to doorsteps via autonomous aircraft.
What You’ll Do:
The Flytrex team is looking for entrepreneurial, driven individuals who want to join our Operations Team in Houston.
As a Real Estate and Development Manager, you’ll work directly with our leadership teams identifying and launching specific locations that our drones can take off and land at. These locations will be designated areas close to our clients and consumers. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the real estate including maintenance agreements, utility agreements, lease negotiations, and ongoing relationships with brokers and landlords.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating between the various teams, including our team of operators on the ground, brokers, landlords, internal leadership, and various government and local town councils. You will be responsible for all zoning, lease, and utility agreements for each assigned real estate location. You’ll play a key role in advocating for Flytrex and meeting potential customers or partners, as well as providing customer support as required.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of land use planning, zoning, permitting, and commercial and mixed-use development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all search and sourcing duties for drone sites and ensure all maintenance agreements are in place and executed to ensure the site is at its best “showtime” condition.
- Assist with the coordination and operation of drone delivery sites in Houston and other Metros as needed.
- Lead relationships with local brokers, landlords, town councils, and governments.
- Responsible for all required paperwork, contracts, zoning for each site.
- Negotiate leases for new drone site locations as well as lease renewals for existing stations.
- Engage with city planners, zoning officials, and building departments to streamline permitting processes.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a category-defining company at the forefront of autonomous delivery
- Join a high-growth, high-impact startup with real-world operations
- Opportunities for growth as we expand nationally
- A fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
- Mileage reimbursement for work related car rides
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial brokerage, permitting, or urban planning and zoning.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, and municipal permitting processes
- Familiarity with real estate legal documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude
- Comfortable with hands-on tasks and learning new tech tools
- Proficiency in construction and design software such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, (Revit / AutoCAD a bonus) and ability to review drawings and plans.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. The job requires extensive travel
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
About Us:
Flytrex is revolutionizing suburban on-demand delivery from the skies up, literally. As the leading drone delivery company in the U.S., we’re scaling our operations across Dallas–Fort Worth, bringing ultrafast, on-demand delivery to doorsteps via autonomous aircraft.
What You’ll Do:
The Flytrex team is looking for entrepreneurial, driven individuals who want to join our Operations Team in Houston.
As a Real Estate and Development Manager, you’ll work directly with our leadership teams identifying and launching specific locations that our drones can take off and land at. These locations will be designated areas close to our clients and consumers. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the real estate including maintenance agreements, utility agreements, lease negotiations, and ongoing relationships with brokers and landlords.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating between the various teams, including our team of operators on the ground, brokers, landlords, internal leadership, and various government and local town councils. You will be responsible for all zoning, lease, and utility agreements for each assigned real estate location. You’ll play a key role in advocating for Flytrex and meeting potential customers or partners, as well as providing customer support as required.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of land use planning, zoning, permitting, and commercial and mixed-use development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all search and sourcing duties for drone sites and ensure all maintenance agreements are in place and executed to ensure the site is at its best “showtime” condition.
- Assist with the coordination and operation of drone delivery sites in Houston and other Metros as needed.
- Lead relationships with local brokers, landlords, town councils, and governments.
- Responsible for all required paperwork, contracts, zoning for each site.
- Negotiate leases for new drone site locations as well as lease renewals for existing stations.
- Engage with city planners, zoning officials, and building departments to streamline permitting processes.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a category-defining company at the forefront of autonomous delivery
- Join a high-growth, high-impact startup with real-world operations
- Opportunities for growth as we expand nationally
- A fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
- Mileage reimbursement for work related car rides
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial brokerage, permitting, or urban planning and zoning.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, and municipal permitting processes
- Familiarity with real estate legal documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude
- Comfortable with hands-on tasks and learning new tech tools
- Proficiency in construction and design software such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, (Revit / AutoCAD a bonus) and ability to review drawings and plans.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. The job requires extensive travel
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
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Who's Hiring
- The Building People26
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- Baker Tilly Canada13
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in estate manager jobs.
- Five or more years managing luxury residential or multi-property estates
- Demonstrated experience supervising household staff and third-party vendors
- Proficiency with property management software and smart-home systems
- Strong financial management skills including budgeting and expense tracking
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, facilities management, or a related field
- Certified Household Manager or Institute for Luxury Home Management credential preferred
Tips for Your Estate Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to estate scale
List the size and type of each property you've managed, whether a single 20,000-square-foot residence or a multi-property portfolio. Hiring principals and estate agencies screen heavily for scope, so specifics like staff headcount and annual operating budgets make your application stand out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists estate manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight vendor and contractor networks
Estate managers are hired for their ability to source and oversee reliable tradespeople, security firms, and specialty vendors. Name the categories you actively manage, such as housekeeping, landscaping, and mechanical systems, to show you can hit the ground running.
Target listings by property type and owner
Job titles vary widely: some postings say estate manager, others say house manager, director of residences, or property administrator. Search across all these variants and filter by employer type, whether a family office, a hotel company, or a private individual, to find the right fit.
Prepare a scenario-based interview strategy
Interviewers for estate roles ask how you handled a vendor dispute, a last-minute event, or a staffing gap. Prepare three to five concise stories that show calm decision-making under pressure, since discretion and composure matter as much as technical knowledge in this role.
Negotiate your on-call expectations upfront
Many estate manager roles include after-hours responsibilities or live-in arrangements that affect compensation and lifestyle. Clarify the on-call structure, any housing allowance, and how travel between properties is handled before accepting an offer so there are no surprises.
Estate Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most estate managers?
The most active employers for estate managers right now are The Building People, Amazon, and Baker Tilly Canada, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate where high-net-worth residential markets are most active.
How many estate manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of estate manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of property oversight. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are administrative coordination, vendor scheduling, and financial reporting, while hands-on operations and staff supervision almost always require a physical presence.
How do you become an estate manager?
Start by building experience in hospitality, facilities management, or household services, since most hiring principals want candidates who have worked in a formal property or service environment. Progress into supervisory roles that involve staff oversight, vendor management, and budgeting. Earning a credential such as the Certified Household Manager designation strengthens your candidacy, and a strong network of tradespeople and service providers is often what tips a hiring decision in your favor.
Can you get hired as an estate manager with little experience?
Entry points into estate management include assistant estate manager, house manager, or property coordinator roles that accept candidates with strong hospitality or facilities backgrounds even without direct estate experience. Emphasize any exposure to managing service staff, coordinating contractors, or overseeing residential operations. A demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters professionally and work independently matters significantly to estate employers evaluating newer candidates.
What does the estate manager interview process look like?
Most estate manager hiring processes begin with a phone or video screen, followed by one or two in-person meetings, often at the property itself. Expect scenario-based questions about handling staff conflict, emergency maintenance situations, and principal preferences. Some principals request references from previous employers before a final offer, and a background check and sometimes a drug screening are standard before you start.
Where can I find and apply to estate manager jobs?
You can find and apply to estate manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and property specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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