Appraisal Services Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Tomahawk, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned resource solutions company founded in 1957, is seeking a full-time Appraisal Operations Manager for its Tomahawk office. This management position is part of the Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate division and will play a key role in supporting real estate appraisal operations and projects. Steigerwaldt fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and career ownership within a transparent and inclusive environment that values synergy, team decision-making, cross-department learning, and hands-on experiences. The company employs over 50 people across offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin, and Marquette, Michigan.

Requirements

Supportive and reliable team member.
Driven and motivated to be part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results.
Persistence, tenacity, and grit.
Curiosity and open-mindedness in exploring solutions and opportunities.
Caretaker of resources, people, and company.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
Active listening skills to understand and act on expectations.
Embraces change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals.
Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility.
Prioritizes communication and customer orientation.
Ability to maintain composure and patience in stressful circumstances.
Ability to use creativity and innovation to find process efficiencies and alternative solutions.
Drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings.
Knowledgeable and skilled in functional/technical expertise areas of forest data analysis, markets, and research.
Uses high standards and purpose as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
Team player and ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
Strong organizing and planning skills.
Effective problem solver.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or related field
4+ years’ experience in Appraisal Operations or similar role
Experience in client relationship management
Current valid driver’s license and personal vehicle suitable for field use
Strong grasp of financial analysis, including cost-benefit assessments, valuation approaches (sales comparison, cost, income), and complex property value calculations
Certified General Appraiser status now or within designated time
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with management, support staff, and clients
Ability to travel as needed - up to 25%
Ability to oversee multiple appraisal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
Experience with coordinating large-scale utility or infrastructure projects, particularly in eminent domain contexts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and collaborating with utility companies, legal terms, and government agencies

Responsibilities

Managing a team of professionals, including daily oversight, work planning, and team meetings.
Conducting weekly team and work-flow meetings and monthly department strategy meetings.
Performance management of direct reports.
Employee engagement and team building.
Team goal setting, tracking, and reporting.
Organization and prioritization of department business.
Client communications and relationship management.
Budget and strategic oversight and execution of Appraisal Department business and work plans.
Oversight of valuation project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Managing all aspects of projects, including scheduling, workflow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout.
Performing valuation and appraisal project components and/or analysis.
Contributing to periodic market and asset performance client updates.
Performing other duties as assigned.