Valuation Operations Manager

POSITION: Valuation Operations Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Tomahawk Wisconsin

WHO WE ARE

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 Valuation Operations Manager at our Tomahawk office location. This is considered a management position and previous related professional experience is helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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:

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 budgetingquality 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

WHO YOU ARE

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 Steigerwaldts 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.
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelors 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 drivers 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Steigerwaldt we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model for our Valuation Operations Manager position is considered a hybrid position.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

July 15 2026. Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner as there is flexibility in the start date.

CONTACT

For any hiring questions please reach out to Travis Polinske ator .

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Required Experience:

Manager