Sr Vice President Valuation - Seattle Area

Sr. Vice President, ValuationFounded in 1969, Kidder Mathews is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs over $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,600 appraisals annually. Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized as a "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast. Kidder Mathews Valuation Advisory is looking for smart, entrepreneurial, and highly-motivated individuals to work as Appraisers. We offer the highest compensation package in the industry, along with a full spectrum of benefits including health insurance, 401(k), payment of Appraisal Institute dues and BREA fees, and an education stipend for AI Candidates.Job SummaryThe Sr. Vice President, Valuation is responsible for independently preparing market value appraisals for commercial real estate and other properties, preparing appraisal reports, keeping up to date on real estate market, and mentoring trainees. Decisions are made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. The Sr. Vice President, Valuation is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships as well as mentoring and training Associate Appraisers and/or Trainees.Essential FunctionsDevelop business and source jobs including bidding, delivery timing and fee quotesProduce and authorize letters of engagement or contractsFully develop valuation analysis, conclusions and appraisal reportsInspect properties and gather data from property stakeholdersComplete appraisals including area descriptions, market analysis, site description and improvement descriptionsResearch, analyze, and report findings of regional and local area economic profiles including employment, population, household income, existing real estate market conditions, as well as identifying and reporting on development trends for the real estate marketInvestigate and gather data for estimating the value of real estate, including but not limited to comparable data (land sales, lease and sale comparables), market statistics including vacancy, absorption, and other supply/demand factors, zoning ordinances and their applicability to the subject, tax and assessment dataProduce high quality reports accurately and on timeManage billing and collection of Appraisal Fees due for appraisals conductedIdentify and resolve issues related to appraisals as they ariseProvide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training/mentorship to peers and less experienced AppraisersStay current and up to date on market and economic conditionsDevelop and maintain industry and relevant professional relationships and partnershipsOther FunctionsPerform other duties or projects as requested or requiredEssential QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Skills and AbilityAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documentsDemonstrated ability to solve advanced and complex problemsExcellent written and verbal communication and skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customersAbility to speak, write and understand EnglishDemonstrated accuracy, attentiveness, attention to detail, and strong analytical skillsStrong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solveAbility to prioritize and organize work load and work outside normal office hours to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlinesDemonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasksWillingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learningAbility to independently travel to property inspectionsMust have working vehicle, valid driver license and current auto insuranceEducation/EducationBachelor's Degree or a combination of education and experienceGeneral State Certification/LicenseMAI DesignationRequired KnowledgeComplete understanding of approaches to value of real estate assetsRequires above average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principlesExperience Required5+ years commercial appraisal experienceWork EnvironmentThis is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc. In addition, this position may visit property sites in various settings which can be industrial in nature with loud noises and mild fumes.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must be able to drive for short to moderate distances and/or times. The employee must often walk through the outdoors and various terrain environments. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThere are no direct supervisory responsibilitiesAppraisal Fee Splits - Compensation PackageKidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please contact if you need an accommodation. 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