Valuation Specialist / Appraisal Assistant

Join the Monument Team! Monument is a full-service Real Estate and Right-of-Way consulting firm based in California. Our clients include Federal, State, and local agencies and engineering consulting firms. Monument’s remote workplace model has been a cornerstone of our success for years, allowing us to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a highly engaged and connected workforce. Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Appraisal Administrator / Valuation Specialist / Appraisal Assistant to support our valuation and appraisal operations. This role is ideal for an individual looking to develop a career in appraisal, valuation services, real estate, or property research. The successful candidate will provide administrative and analytical support throughout the valuation and appraisal process, ensuring projects move efficiently and are completed accurately and on schedule. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience working alongside experienced valuation professionals. Ideal Candidate You are highly organized, curious, and proactive, with a desire to learn the valuation and appraisal profession. You enjoy research, data analysis, project coordination, and ensuring details are handled correctly. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to build long-term career skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Essential Responsibilities Coordinate appraisal assignments and maintain project schedules. Prepare, organize, and review appraisal files and supporting documentation. Conduct property, ownership, market, and public records research. Request and track required information from clients, property owners, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Assist with valuation reports by compiling data, maps, exhibits, photographs, and supporting analysis. Maintain project databases and records management systems. Review completed reports for formatting, completeness, and accuracy. Track deadlines, deliverables, invoices, and project status updates. Support appraisal and valuation teams with administrative and research tasks as needed. Qualifications Required Associate's degree or equivalent work experience. 1-4 years of administrative, real estate, valuation, project coordination, title, appraisal, or related experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a remote work environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Geography, Planning, or a related field. Prior experience supporting appraisers, valuation professionals, real estate teams, title operations, right-of-way projects, engineering, or land services. Familiarity with county records, GIS mapping, property research, or appraisal processes. Experience with appraisal, valuation, title, or project management software. Why Monument? At Monument, we believe happy employees make happy clients. Our unique workplace culture fosters innovation, learning, and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Learn more about who we are at: