House Manager

Harper Associates
Northville, MI

Household Manager/ Executive Personal Assistant Northville, MI

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Seeking a Household Manager/ Executive Personal Assistant to manage the property and personal activities for 2 owners of a family business/family office. Their primary residence and business offices are in the Novi/Northville, MI area with a property in Northern Michigan.



Responsibilities:

  • Acting as the COO for the family - Identify, plan and execute day to day activities.
  • Plan larger projects (many of which involve refurbishing, decorating or building) and create and manage budgets and timelines.
  • Lead and manage a virtual team of resources and contractors.
  • Coordinate business and personal activities and events including conferences, team events, travel and social/charitable events.
  • Lead a weekly meeting with owners to give updates on issues, priorities, etc.
  • Organize, maintain and manage the day-to-day operations of the properties, autos, boat, etc. Keep track of supplies and replenish.
  • Maintain inventories of important items and furnishings as well as a seasonal calendar of activities.
  • Work in a professional office, assisting peers with real estate activities.


Requirements and skills:



  • 3-5 years work experience supporting business owners or working in the luxury service industry, with strong property management, building repair and minor construction skills.
  • Critical thinking/analytical skills and proven leadership skills - leading and managing.
  • Exceptional organizational, anticipation, communication and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to organize and lead, as well as perform smaller tasks such as pickups, deliveries, etc.
  • A drive for excellence, detail oriented and being fully accountable for responsibilities.
  • Persistence. Handling a wide variety of tasks, working with many contractors and service providers while meeting timelines and budgets.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage all service providers, projects, properties and activities while effectively communicating with owners.
  • Very good understanding of accounting basic principles, budgets and household finance.
  • Enthusiastic with a passion for meeting goals, good social skills and likes to have fun.
  • Good understanding of technology such as Google suite and AI to organize and manage responsibilities.



Excellent salary and benefit package. Please email resume to ben@harperjobs.com


Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates

Direct: (248) 737-0431 | Fax (888) 737-8525

ben@harperjobs.com | www.harperjobs.com



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