Residential Facilities Manager- UHNW

Residential Facilities Manager – Private Downtown NYC Townhouse

?? Location: West Village, New York, NY
?? Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional nights and weekends
?? Salary: $175,000/year

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A newly constructed private residence in Lower Manhattan is seeking a Residential Facilities Engineer (RFE) to join a dynamic team managing a new 25,000 sq. ft. smart home with 9,000 sq. ft. of terraces. This role is ideal for a proactive, highly experienced, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values discretion, precision, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain advanced residential MEP systems (e.g., geothermal HVAC, water treatment, electrical, Crestron, Lutron, BMS).
• Oversee maintenance vendors, system diagnostics, and building inspections; ensure smooth daily operation of gym, pool/sauna/steam, theater, elevator, and chef’s kitchen.
• Coordinate household readiness for family arrivals/departures with Property Manager and house staff.
• Supervise all service contractors and ensure compliance with specs, quality, and schedules.
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules, records, and reports.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure efficient resource usage.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and inventory for facilities and supplies.
• Provide facilities support across other family properties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in high-end residential or commercial facilities management.
• Expert in complex building systems and smart home technologies.
• Experience in trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical).
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive, discreet, detail-oriented, and team-minded.
• Comfortable with physical labor and working at heights or in confined areas.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record; must be eligible to work in the U.S.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role ideal for someone passionate about residential operations and maintaining top-tier properties to the highest standard of service.

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