Estate Manager

Household / Estate Operations Manager Oak Brook, IllinoisFull Job Description availablePrivate Staff Group is seeking a proactive, operationally minded Household / Estate Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of a sophisticated multi-property family environment based in Oak Brook, Illinois.This role is a good fit for a highly organized, systems-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving private household environment and naturally takes ownership of operations, logistics, vendors, projects, and household systems.The environment includes a primary residence in Oak Brook, a secondary lakefront residence, active family travel, and integrated household and executive operations.The successful candidate will oversee:Multi-property household and estate operationsVendor, contractor, and maintenance coordinationHousehold systems, organization, and operational workflowsSeasonal property preparation and project oversightFamily logistics and lifestyle supportGuest readiness, entertaining support, and operational executionNINES or similar household management platform coordinationThis is not a purely administrative role. We're looking for someone comfortable balancing leadership with hands-on operational support when needed to ensure the residences always operate seamlessly and proactively.The principals seek an individual who is:Highly organized and operationally matureCalm under pressure with excellent judgmentResourceful, discreet, and solutions-orientedStrong with vendors, accountability, and follow-throughComfortable managing multiple moving parts simultaneouslyAdaptable within an entrepreneurial, family-oriented environmentPreferred background includes:UHNW household or estate managementMulti-property operationsFamily office or luxury hospitality environmentsEstate/property managementVendor and project management leadershipThis is a sophisticated, active family environment involving children, grandchildren, pets, guests, travel, entertaining, and ongoing activity across multiple residences. The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, warmth, adaptability, and a strong service mindset to the role.www/Private Staff Group