– Estate ManagerLocation: Coorg, Karnataka

Position: Full-time

Reporting To: Management / Property Owner

Experience: 3–5 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive, responsible and hands-on Estate Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and operations of our estate in Coorg.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating property maintenance, plantation, horticulture, infrastructure, staff, vendors and general estate administration.

The role requires an individual who can take ownership of assigned responsibilities, independently manage routine operations, make practical decisions and ensure that daily activities are completed efficiently with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in estate, property, plantation or facility management, along with valuable people-management and coordination skills. Knowledge of agriculture and horticulture will be an added advantage.

Basic technological proficiency and the ability to use digital tools for monitoring, reporting and operational management are expected.

Key Responsibilities

- Overall Estate Management
- Manage and supervise the day-to-day functioning of the estate.
- Oversee property maintenance, landscaping, gardens, plantation areas and general infrastructure.
- Ensure the estate is clean, organised and maintained to high standards.
- Identify operational requirements and coordinate necessary improvements.
- Plan and organise routine estate activities and ensure timely execution.
- Report operational updates and important requirements to management.

2. Agriculture & Horticulture
- Coordinate and supervise plantation and agricultural activities.
- Monitor gardening, landscaping, horticulture and general greenery maintenance.
- Keep track of soil conditions, irrigation, crop health and seasonal requirements.
- Coordinate with agricultural experts and specialists whenever required.
- Identify opportunities to improve plantation productivity and land utilisation.
- Ensure regular maintenance of plants, trees, gardens and plantation areas.

Prior knowledge or experience in agriculture, horticulture or plantation management will be an added advantage.
- Staff & Workforce Management

- Supervise and coordinate estate employees, gardeners, maintenance staff and other workers.
- Allocate daily responsibilities and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintain staff attendance, work schedules and leave records.
- Ensure discipline, accountability and productivity among the workforce.
- Address routine staff-related issues and coordinate solutions.
- Maintain a positive and productive working environment.

4. Infrastructure & Maintenance




- Monitor the condition of buildings, roads, electrical systems, plumbing, machinery, equipment and vehicles.
- Coordinate regular maintenance, repairs and renovation activities.
- Identify maintenance issues and take timely corrective action.
- Coordinate with contractors, technicians and service providers.
- Monitor the quality, cost and timely completion of maintenance work.
- Maintain records of assets, repairs and maintenance schedules.

5. Financial & Administrative Management
- Assist in preparing and monitoring routine operational budgets.
- Manage day-to-day procurement, inventory and vendor coordination.
- Obtain quotations and negotiate with vendors wherever appropriate.
- Monitor operational expenses and maintain bills, invoices and payment records.
- Maintain proper documentation of purchases, expenses and estate activities.
- Ensure resources are utilised efficiently and unnecessary expenses are minimised.
- Obtain management approval for expenses beyond the assigned budget or authority.

6. Technology & Digital Management
- Use basic digital tools for estate operations, reporting and record-keeping.
- Be comfortable using Excel, email, WhatsApp and digital documentation.
- Maintain digital records of expenses, assets, maintenance, staff and operational activities.
- Explore practical technology-based solutions for staff management, inventory, irrigation and property maintenance.
- Provide regular digital updates and reports to management.

7. Operational Ownership & Decision-Making
- Independently handle routine operational decisions within assigned responsibilities and approved budgets.
- Take ownership of daily challenges and work towards resolving them without constant supervision.
- Coordinate staff, vendors, maintenance and estate activities effectively.
- Identify operational gaps and suggest practical improvements.
- Proactively communicate important issues, requirements and developments to management.
- Seek approval for major financial commitments, significant changes and exceptional decisions.
- Demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities and overall estate upkeep.

Candidate Requirements

- 3–5 years of experience in estate management, plantation management, property operations,



facility management or a similar role.
- Experience coordinating property maintenance, staff, vendors or ground-level operations.
- Basic understanding of agriculture, horticulture, gardening or plantation activities will be an advantage.
- Good leadership, coordination and people-management skills.
- Ability to independently handle routine operations and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Good organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic financial management, procurement and vendor coordination skills.
- Comfortable using Excel, email, WhatsApp and other basic digital tools.
- Good communication skills in Kannada and English.
- Willingness to be based in Coorg, Karnataka.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:
- Is responsible, proactive and takes ownership of assigned work.
- Can independently manage day-to-day estate operations.
- Is comfortable working with ground-level staff and coordinating different activities.
- Has a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Can manage people, vendors and operational requirements effectively.
- Does not require constant instructions for routine responsibilities.
- Is organised and maintains proper records and reporting.
- Is open to new ideas, technology and better ways of managing estate operations.
- Has the willingness and ability to grow into a larger estate management role.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Overall estate upkeep, cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Timely completion of daily and scheduled activities.
- Staff productivity, attendance and coordination.
- Quality of plantation, agriculture, gardening and horticulture maintenance.
- Timely identification and resolution of maintenance issues.
- Effective coordination with contractors and vendors.
- Budget adherence and cost-conscious resource utilisation.
- Accuracy of expense records, documentation and reporting.
- Ability to independently handle routine operational challenges.
- Proactive suggestions and implementation of operational improvements.

Role Expectations

This is a hands-on operational management position suited to someone with 3–5 years of relevant experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

The candidate will work closely with management while having the independence to organise, coordinate and manage routine estate operations. The expectation is to develop a strong understanding of the property, build effective relationships with the workforce and gradually take greater ownership of the estate's overall functioning.

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