Valuation Operations Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Town of Bradley, WI

1d•$68,674 - $103,147•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned resource solution company with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a full-time Valuation Operations Manager for its Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate division. This management position, based in the Tomahawk office, will be a key member of the Appraisal department, primarily supporting real estate appraisal operations and projects. The company 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. This role is considered hybrid, operating under a remote-friendly hybrid work model.

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 every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm.
Curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.
Caretaker of resources, people, and company.
Thrives working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
Engages in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.
Embraces change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary.
Prioritizes communication and customer orientation by taking responsibility for continuously seeking and sharing information to best anticipate and meet customer and director needs.
Maintain composure and patience in stressful circumstances and manage conflict or negativity before it becomes unproductive.
Ability to use creativity and innovation to find process efficiencies and alternative solutions that benefit both the company and the client.
Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
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.
A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
Strong organizing and planning skills that are conducive to being highly productive and efficient for the company and client.
An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.

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, 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.