Georgia Area Leader

STV•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

STV is seeking a seasoned engineering or infrastructure professional to lead its Georgia Transportation Group operation across three offices in Atlanta, Duluth, and Acworth. The Area Leader is the highest-ranking STV Transportation Group executive in the area and is responsible for building a vibrant, growth-oriented, collaborative business that is active in its communities, trusted by clients and teaming partners, and competitive in the industry. The role works closely with South Transportation Group market sector leaders, Engineering Discipline Leaders, and other Area Managers to deliver architecture, engineering, planning, and design services. The Georgia team’s specialties include civil/site, roadways, freight rail, transit, surveying, geotechnical services, planning, and construction management. The Area Leader will guide the existing team and develop strategies to expand into additional markets. The operation currently has approximately $25 million in gross revenue. The Area Leader plans and organizes the business and makes operational decisions to achieve strategic and annual objectives. This client-facing position leads relationship development, revenue growth, project performance, operational efficiency, talent development, and financial performance. The role also represents STV with clients, industry participants, and communities throughout Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional registration in Georgia, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
20 or more years of relevant market-sector experience with a proven record in operations leadership and project delivery.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams, including project managers and structural and roadway professionals.
Experience driving new business, optimizing existing client relationships, leading proposals and pursuit strategies, and leading a growing team of architects and engineers.
Subject-matter expertise in one or more vertical markets, such as transportation and roadway projects.

Nice To Haves

Professional registration in additional states.
Exposure to or prior ownership of a group profit-and-loss statement.

Responsibilities

Represent STV with clients, industry participants, and the broader community across Georgia.
Work with client service team leaders to maintain robust client relationships and maintain close professional relationships with key client, teaming partner, industry, and community contacts.
Create and implement plans aligned with STV’s strategic objectives.
Identify, recruit, develop, mentor, and train talent, building the business and a succession pipeline for key leadership roles.
Manage local business activities, including client mix and service offerings, client acquisition, winning new work, project execution, local hiring, resource planning, and overhead expenditure.
Ensure the operation adheres to STV policies and procedures.
Analyze client, business, and industry issues affecting STV in Georgia and develop plans to capitalize on trends.
Assess team member performance, address shortfalls, and recognize and promote exceptional performers.
Analyze and report on business performance, and implement timely measures to address adverse outcomes and achieve financial goals.
Drive revenue growth, improve project performance, enhance efficiency, and develop client relationships and talent.
Lead multidisciplinary design teams and business development efforts, including proposals and pursuit strategies.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
Disability insurance
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Back-up dependent care
Parental leave
Continuing education program
Professional licensure and society memberships