Director of Valuation Advisory

Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners is seeking a senior valuation leader to head our Valuation Advisory platform in Central Texas, with a strong on-the-ground market presence in Austin and San Antonio. This role combines client leadership, business development, and team growth in a rapidly expanding CRE corridor.

The ideal candidate is MAI‑certified with deep lender relationships and a track record of winning and delivering high-quality advisory work. This is a hands-on, market-facing leadership role at Director/VP level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Real Estate, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in valuation/advisory or CRE sectors.
• MAI designation preferred.
• Proficient with Argus, CoStar, MLS, RCA, STDB and MS 365.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; able to manage complex reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the valuation advisory platform for Central Texas, including Austin and San Antonio.
• Win new clients and grow existing accounts through leadership and relationships.
• Oversee job management and review appraisal reports for quality and compliance.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop appraisal staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with MD and leadership to drive regional growth and culture.
• Build and scale the Central Texas valuation team.

Skills

MAI designation

Client relationship building

Financial analysis

Cash flow modeling

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Argus

CoStar

MLS

RCA

STDB

Job description

Director of Valuation Advisory – Central Texas (Austin-Based)

Partners is seeking a senior valuation leader to head our Valuation Advisory platform within the lending business line across Central Texas, with a primary presence in Austin and San Antonio. This role is ideal for a Director- or VP-level leader ready to step into a leadership seat, combining client leadership, business development, and team growth in a rapidly expanding market.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned MAI with a strong regional client base, deep lender relationships, and the ability to both win and deliver work. This is a boots-on-the-ground market-facing role for someone who wants to build, lead, and grow a valuation business in one of Texas’ most active CRE corridors.

About Us

Partners is a leading regional full-service commercial real estate firm offering clients a full spectrum of services and investments in office, industrial, and retail tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, property management, and an investment fund, among other services. We partner with people to create value, protect assets, and preserve wealth through real estate services, development, and capital investment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the traditional/bank appraisal function for the valuation advisory platform in Central Texas
• Serve as a primary client-facing leader, developing new client relationships while expanding existing accounts
• Oversee job management and review appraisal reports to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
• Recruit, mentor, and develop appraisal associates; assign work and conduct performance reviews
• Partner closely with the Managing Director and firm leadership to drive regional growth, collaboration, and culture
• Play a key role in building and scaling the Central Texas valuation team

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field of study
• 5+ years of experience
• Expertise with financial analysis and cash flow models
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Argus, CoStar, MLS, RCA, STDB, and other data analytical tools
• Advanced Microsoft Office (proficient in Excel), analytical & writing skills
• Strong Project Management and communication skills
• Self-starter, independent, and entrepreneurial

Why Join Us

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing full-service commercial real estate firms in Texas, backed by an integrated platform spanning Investments, Development, Brokerage, and Property Management.
• Gain access to a diverse suite of institutional-quality investment offerings through Partners Capital.
• Collaborate with a driven, high-performance team that values integrity, teamwork, and long-term partnerships.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Partners is proud to be committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Agency/Recruiter Notice:

Partners Real Estate does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party staffing firms, agencies, or recruiters. Any unsolicited submission, through any channel, shall confer no fee or commission obligation on Partners, regardless whether the candidate is subsequently hired in any capacity. A written fee agreement signed by an authorized Partners Real Estate representative must be in place prior to the submission to earn a fee or commission, and no retroactive fee agreements will be honored. Partners Real Estate personnel are not authorized to accept unsolicited submissions or approve fees and should not be contacted by outside recruiters.