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Sean Kipe

@seankipe

I’m a property & estate manager with 15+ years overseeing luxury residential and commercial projects, protecting assets and budgets.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to represent owners on high-stakes renovation and property operations—managing contractors, budgets, inspections, and finish protection—while keeping projects moving with clear documentation and zero risk exposure.

I’m a property and estate management professional with 15+ years of residential and commercial property oversight, including 7+ years dedicated to private UHNW principals. My focus is clear: contractor accountability, fine-finish and art protection, and restoring properties to pristine condition—so the owner sees progress, not problems.

In film production, I’ve managed multi-million-dollar private homes during invasive, high-risk studio use with 100+ person crews. Room-by-room pre-documentation, daily condition walkthroughs, scope enforcement, and the confidence to stop work when crews exceed approved boundaries have been central to my approach.

Across independent consulting and a multi-property portfolio role, I managed vendor contracts, budgets, invoice review, and project timelines with full independent authority and complete accountability for outcomes. I also built project tracking/documentation and preventative maintenance programs from scratch, and handled insurance/COI compliance and damage claims through settlement and project closeout.

I’ve also supported elite households as a house manager/property manager, coordinating dedicated household teams and maintaining white-glove standards with complete discretion. Earlier on, I represented commercial property owners and tenants on-site during production use, enforcing safety protocols and managing handback condition documentation to protect stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations & Project Manager

Independent Consultant

Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 (7 years)

Managed vendor contracts, budgets, invoice review, and project timelines across two concurrent independent businesses with independent authority and accountability for outcomes. Built project tracking, documentation, and financial record systems and ensured vendors were held to agreed scope, pricing, and quality.

Vendor Contract Management Budgeting Invoice Review Project Timelines Project Tracking Scope and Quality Accountability

Property Oversight & Locations Mgr

Film Production

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Managed high-value residential and commercial properties during invasive film production use by enforcing protection standards and approved scope. Coordinated daily walkthroughs, condition documentation, permits/inspections, COI compliance, damage claims, and restoration/punch-list closeout at handback.

Fine Finish and Art Protection Compliance With Authorized Scope STOP WORK Process Right Of Entry Contracts

House Manager (Contract)

Private UHNW Principal

Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 (1 month)

Oversaw daily operations and vendor activity at a 12,000 sq ft UHNW residence, protecting fine art, antiques, custom cabinetry, and luxury finishes. Coordinated household staff and service providers within established property standards and principal expectations.

White Glove Standards Fine Art and Antique Protection Luxury Finish Protection

Estate & Property Manager

Telmate, LLC

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Directed operations, maintenance, and capital projects across a five-property portfolio with independent authority to allocate budgets and approve expenses. Built preventative maintenance programs end to end, supervised renovation/repair work, managed marine assets, and maintained detailed asset and inventory records with accurate bill payment and reporting.

Renovation Oversight Preventive Maintenance Programs HVAC Plumbing Electrical Groundskeeping Security Systems Marine SAT NAV Account Administration Panama Canal Transit Coordination Property Inspections Service History and Warranty Documentation Budget Management

House & Property Manager

Private, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Sole-managed a high-profile private residence by building and running vendor relationships, maintenance schedules, and household systems with complete independence. Supervised contractors, controlled costs with accurate budget and bill payment, and maintained the residence to a consistently high standard whether the principal was present or away.

vendor relationship management Maintenance Scheduling Household Systems Administration Quality Assurance Budgeting Cost Control

Commercial Site Representative (Contract)

Skyline Locations

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Represented commercial property owners and tenants on-site during production use, protecting property interests through occupation. Enforced safety protocols including fire safety compliance, kept crews within pre-defined scope, completed final walkthroughs/condition documentation for handback, and resolved on-site disputes.

Site Representation Fire Safety Walkthroughs

Property & Household Manager (Contract)

The Medina Company

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Managed day-to-day estate operations, vendor scheduling, and maintenance oversight to elite standards in a high-visibility, zero-error environment. Coordinated service providers and household logistics with discretion while maintaining the property to expectations.

Estate and Household Operations Household Logistics Discreet Operations