Richard Mason

About

Strategic Estate & Construction Director with 25+ years leading ultra-high-net-worth residential portfolios, staff operations, and multi-million-dollar construction projects. Trusted Owner’s Representative known for delivering complex ground-up builds and renovations on time and within budget while building accountable teams and optimizing vendor networks. Combines hands-on MEP and smart-home systems expertise with executive-level operational leadership, recognized for driving $10M+ cost savings, protecting assets, and ensuring seamless estate performance with absolute discretion.

Experience

• Consultant / Estate Manager / Project Manager · Private HNW Family10-01-2024 – 11-01-2025

  • Acted as Owner!s Representative for a 40,000 sq. ft. ground-up estate build, 11,200 sq. ft. House renovation, and 6,000 sq. ft. addition • Managed full project including budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, and contract negotiation • Coordinated architects, engineers, contractors, and estate staff to align construction with ongoing operations • Oversaw MEP systems, smart-home integration, AV/IT infrastructure, and estate security systems • Identified construction and system issues often missed by vendors, preventing costly delays and rework • Led weekly project meetings on multiple projects, risk mitigation efforts, and project close-out for seamless transition to estate operations

• Consultant / Estate Manager (Operational Assessment & Staff Training) · Private Family07-01-2024 – 09-01-2024

  • Brought in to assess and stabilize operations on a 230-acre ranch property with 10 structures • Identified inefficiencies in maintenance, workflows, and staff performance, implemented Nines program • Developed SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, and trained incoming Ranch Manager and staff • Improved vendor accountability, communication, and overall estate readiness

• Estate Manager / Chief of Staff · Private UHNW Family02-01-2023 – 11-01-2023

  • Conducted comprehensive estate audits, identifying operational gaps, risks, and inefficiencies • Selected to assume full operational leadership during the Chief of Staff!s absence, maintaining seamless performance across multiple estates until transition back • Implemented Nines and SOPs that improved staff performance, accountability, and consistency • Oversaw vendor management, HVAC/mechanical systems, luxury asset logistics, and security protocols • Strengthened emergency preparedness and supported high-profile events

• Estate Manager / Property Manager · Private Globally Recognized UHNW Family08-01-2016 – 01-01-2023

  • Managed 18 high-value properties including a vineyard and large-scale estates • Directed operations across multiple ultra-luxury estates, supervising and developing a team of 17 staff • Delivered $10M+ in cost savings through vendor negotiations and operational improvements • Reviewed and executed architectural, MEP, and construction projects across multiple states • Led staff training and performance management, improving accountability and retention • Identified and resolved system failures, deferred maintenance, and vendor inefficiencies, added Nines • Oversaw luxury asset acquisition, logistics, and storage (vehicles, yachts, art, aviation) • Served as trusted representative to principals, ensuring discretion and operational continuity

• Inspector – Special Enforcement · NYC Department of Buildings01-01-2016 – 08-01-2016

  • Conducted structural, safety, and code-compliance inspections across NYC • Enforced compliance with building regulations and safety standards

• Plumbing Mechanic & Lead Electrician · Victory Plumbing & ABCO Facility Maintenance01-01-2014 – 01-01-2016

  • Executed high-efficiency retrofits for DOE, • High-voltage electrical work, and HVAC installations and troubleshooting • Identified system deficiencies and ensured compliance with safety standards

• Housing Specialist / Construction Foreman · Jim Ray Homes03-01-1998 – 09-01-2013

  • Built 150+ custom homes and maintained a 400+ unit residential portfolio • Directed land development, utilities, budgeting, and multi-trade crews • Oversaw project timelines, subcontractors, and quality control • Built 100’s of septic systems, built a sub devision, 20k hrs operating heavy equipment

Education

• TST BOCES Vocational School
• Ithaca College
• City Tech NYC

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