Appraisal Services Manager

ForestryWorks; Town of Tomahawk (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. seeks an Appraisal Operations Manager in Tomahawk, WI. The role leads the appraisal team, guides real estate projects, and ensures efficient operations across budgeting, scheduling, and client communications.

You will drive performance, engage in strategic planning, and collaborate with utility and client stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

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 and valuation methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee appraisal operations and projects within the department.
• Lead and support a team with planning, meetings, and performance management.
• Manage client communications and maintain relationships.
• Budget oversight and execution of department business plans.
• Coordinate valuation projects, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Contribute to market and asset performance updates and client reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Budget oversight

Project management

Valuation knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Decision making

Forestry data analysis

Education

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

Job description

POSITION: Appraisal 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.

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.

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, 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

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 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

The nature of this job will require frequent walking and standing – sometimes for long periods of time. The use of hands for repetitive grasping and fine manipulation is required. Must utilize hearing for discussions, telephone use, and background noise. While performing the essential functions of the job, one may occasionally bend, squat, reach above head, kneel, and push or pull. Some lifting or carrying may be required (up to 35 lbs). While performing this job, one will use a computer, tablet, and/or cell phone. This job will require independent decision-making skills.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

August 21, 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 at [e-mail] or 715-409-8535.

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