Appraisal Operations Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Tomahawk, WI

2d•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, nurtures talent, and provides a transparent, inclusive environment with opportunities for cross-department learning and hands-on experiences. The company values synergy, integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.

Requirements

Supportive and reliable team member.
Driven and motivated.
Persistence, tenacity, and grit.
Curious and open-minded.
Caretaker of resources, people, and company.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
Engages in active listening.
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 and manage conflict or negativity.
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 Steigerwaldt’s high standards and purpose as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
Team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
Strong organizing and planning skills.
Effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgment.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and collaborating with utility companies, legal terms, and government agencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous related professional experience is helpful.
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.
Experience with coordinating large-scale utility or infrastructure projects, particularly in eminent domain contexts.

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.
All aspects of project management, including scheduling, workflow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout.
Perform valuation and appraisal project components and/or analysis.
Contribute to periodic market and asset performance client updates.
Other duties as assigned.