Appraisal Services Manager

Appraisal Operations Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin;

and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in natural resources. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Appraisal Operations Manager at our Tomahawk office location. This is considered a management position, and previous related professional experience is helpful.

This position resides in our Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate division. The position would serve as a key member of the Steigerwaldt Appraisal department and will primarily support real estate appraisal operations and projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a team of professionals with responsibilities that include daily oversight, work planning, and team meetings.
• 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

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.

You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive 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 your functional/technical expertise areas of forest data analysis, markets, and research.
• An individual who 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.

• 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,…