Appraisal Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Appraisal Operations Manager to lead a professional team, oversee daily work planning, and drive client relationship management with high-quality reporting. The role requires budgeting and strategic oversight of the Appraisal Department, ensuring project outcomes meet client expectations.

Travel up to 25% is expected; Certified General Appraiser status is required now or soon, with strong communication and coordination skills across utility or

Qualifications

• 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 travel as needed - up to 25%.
• Oversee multiple appraisal projects simultaneously with timely and accurate deliverables.
• Experience coordinating large-scale utility or infrastructure projects, particularly in eminent domain contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to utilities, legal terms, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing appraisal operations, including team leadership, project management, and client relationship management. Proficient in financial analysis and valuation methodologies, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Team Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Certified General Appraiser

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Valuation Approaches
• Cost-Benefit Assessments
• Complex Property Value Calculations
• Appraisal Operations
• Project Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Quality Control
• Market Analysis
• Eminent Domain Coordination
• Appraisal Project Oversight

Soft Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Team Building
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified General Appraiser

Industry Keywords

• Real Estate
• Finance
• Economics
• Appraisal
• Utility Projects
• Infrastructure Projects
• Client Satisfaction
• Performance Management
• Department Strategy
• Field Use Vehicle