Managing Director

Lowery Property Advisors (LPA) is a privately held commercial real estate valuation firm headquartered in Irving, Texas, with offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Georgia. We specialize in valuation, appraisal, market research, feasibility, property tax consulting, right-of-way and eminent domain appraisals, litigation support, and expert witness testimony. Our clients range from local to international lenders, investors, government agencies (including TxDOT), tax and law firms, and owner-users. LPA handles diverse property types, including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, special-use, mixed-use, development land, and going concern valuations.

Position

LPA is seeking an experienced and driven Managing Director to lead our Austin office. This senior leadership position requires a highly motivated appraisal professional who is capable of managing local operations, cultivating existing client relationships, and driving business development in the Austin market, while also maintaining their own pipeline of appraisal and consulting assignments.

The Austin office is currently supported by three Associates who assist with report preparation and workflow support, allowing for strong internal capacity and efficient production. The Managing Director will be responsible for providing oversight, final review, and leadership to the office team while leveraging this support structure to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.

This role will be responsible for local team leadership, workflow oversight, quality control, client relationship management, and business development. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to significantly shape the growth and performance of LPA in the Austin market. This is an on-site position in Austin and is designed for individuals who thrive in a collaborative, in-person work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Austin office
• Oversee workflow and provide guidance and final review for reports supported by three Associates
• Ensure quality and accuracy of valuation reports and consulting deliverables
• Manage client relationships and deliver high-quality service
• Support business development efforts and contribute to expanding LPA’s presence in the Austin market
• Coordinate project assignments to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
• Foster a collaborative and professional team culture aligned with LPA’s core values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or a related field
• Texas Certified General Appraiser License, MAI designation or progress towards strongly preferred
• 5+ years of commercial real estate appraisal experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing direct reports and balancing leadership with personal production
• Strong knowledge of the Austin real estate market
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows OS
• Familiarity with CoStar and other commercial real estate data platforms
• Experience with Argus or other DCF modeling software preferred
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

LPA offers this position a total compensation range of $150,000 - $200,000 , with opportunity for income and career advancement. Compensation also includes full benefits: paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance contribution, as well as matching 401(k). This is an on-site position in Austin. LPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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