Certified General Appraiser

Take Your Career to the Next level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Right-of-Way team is looking for you! As a Certified General Appraiser, you will work with our Right-of-Way team to assess real estate acquisitions to ensure transactions are fair and compliant with regulatory standards. This position is available in our Pittsburgh, PA, Trevose, PA or Mechanicsburg, PA office with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Step into Your New Role

Responsibilities:

• Conduct onsite inspections of properties to gather relevant information.
• Analyze market data, comparable assets, and documentation to form accurate valuations.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining appraisal methodologies, conclusions, and certifications.
• Communicate valuation findings clearly to clients, lenders, insures, and attorneys.
• Ensure all work complies with USPAP and state/federal standards.
• Stay current on industry trends, zoning laws, and market conditions that impact value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Certified General Appraiser license (required) and USPAP certification (preferred).
• MAI (Member, Appraisal Institute) or ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) designation.
• A minimum of 8 years of appraisal experience within the state of Pennsylvania.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and ITQ list.
• Knowledge of GIS and CAD tools for land or structure-based appraisals.
• Proficiency in zoning, land use, and environmental considerations.
• Experience with specialized property types (e.g. commercial real estate).
• Experience with litigation support or eminent domain cases.
• High-level problem solving and quantitative analysis.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as Argus and CoStar.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.