Appraisal Operations Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Town of Bradley, WI

1d•$68,674 - $103,147•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Appraisal Operations Manager for their Tomahawk office location. This management position is part of the Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate division and will primarily support real estate appraisal operations and projects. The company is a third-generation, family-owned resource solutions company with over 65 years of experience, employing over 50 people across three states. 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.

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.
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 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.

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 finding and collaborating with utility companies, legal terms, and government agencies

Responsibilities

Managing a team of professionals with responsibilities that include 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 to include 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.