Real Estate Team Director Of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a systems-driven leader who believes structure is the secret to scalability — and loves creating order that helps a business thrive?

O’Connor Estates, a boutique real estate firm co-founded by sisters Claire and Sam O’Connor, closed nearly $40M in 2024 with its signature “vibe flipping” approach — recently featured in HousingWire. We’re now seeking a Director of Operations to lead our next phase of growth.

This is a career-defining role for an experienced, polished real estate operations professional (active CA license required) who thrives in a high-performance, design-forward environment and takes pride in delivering an exceptional client and team experience.

The Details

• Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 in addition to a team performance bonus
• Benefits : Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Contribution toward medical benefits.
• Hours : Full-time, M-F (9-6) with some flexibility from time to time in the evenings and occasional weekends for emergencies.
• Location : Santa Monica, CA. You live within a 40-minute commute of Santa Monica, CA. You have daily access to a personal vehicle that you can drive for work-related tasks. You have a driver’s license and you carry insurance.

Compensation :

$120,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities : The Role

As Director of Operations, you’ll be the operational architect behind a high-performing team — ensuring every system, process, and client touchpoint runs seamlessly. From listings and transactions to team accountability and executive support, you’ll be the steady hand guiding the business forward.

You’ll work closely with Claire and Sam as their strategic partner — bringing clarity, consistency, and focus to everything from growth initiatives to day-to-day execution.

Your leadership will shape the client experience, team culture, and trajectory of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications : About You

How To Qualify

Candidates who reach out to us directly may be removed from consideration. We appreciate your enthusiasm, but no calls or emails, please! Please apply directly. If you seem like a good fit for the job, you’ll hear from our recruiters about the next steps!

About Company

Why O’Connor Estates

O’Connor Estates is a boutique, family-founded real estate firm where passion, professionalism, and collaboration meet. Our small, high-performing team moves fast, works closely together, and thrives on delivering exceptional experiences to clients. We help buyers and sellers navigate some of Los Angeles’ most unique, design-forward, and high-end properties — making every interaction seamless, thoughtful, and personalized.

We share office space with a construction company in Santa Monica, creating a rare synergy between design, renovation, and real estate expertise. Here, your leadership, creativity, and operational skills won’t just keep things running — they’ll help shape the way we deliver world-class service and continue to stand out in LA’s luxury market.