West Transportation Market Sector Leader (MSL) - Buildings Group
About The Position
STV is hiring a West Transportation Market Sector Leader to join our National Buildings Group. As the West Regional Market Leader, you will drive growth, major pursuits, and industry visibility for transportation‑related Buildings & Facilities across the Western United States, with a strong focus on California and expanding key West Coast markets. In this senior, external-facing role, you will leverage a multi-state network of West Coast offices to shape strategy, lead marquee pursuits, and elevate STV’s presence with transit, rail, high-speed rail, and intermodal agencies across the West. You will operate as a seller-doer and market delivery leader, partnering in a “One STV” execution model to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. Supported by industry-leading SMEs - including multidisciplinary engineers, planners, and project managers, you will fuel long-term growth and position STV as a premier transportation facilities partner across the Western region. This role reports to the Buildings Group National Development Director and is preferably based in Los Angeles, CA or near to an STV West Coast office. A hybrid or remote model may be considered depending on location. Frequent travel throughout the Western U.S. is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in the planning, design, or delivery of transit and transportation-related buildings.
- Proven leadership experience across the Western U.S. transportation market, including transit, rail, aviation, or intermodal facilities.
- Demonstrated success leading major pursuits for stations, maintenance facilities, or large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
- Established relationships with West Coast transportation agencies and infrastructure owners.
- Credibility as a seller-doer, combining market leadership with project delivery expertise.
- Background as a Client Account Manager, Market Leader, Principal, Practice Leader, Project Executive, or senior technical leader within AEC or PM/CM.
- Strong desire to define, grow, and lead a regional market sector, with potential for national impact.
Nice To Haves
- Professional licensure (Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or equivalent).
- Active involvement in APTA, AREMA, WTS, AIA, ENR, or TRB, particularly within West Coast chapters.
- Conference speaking, panel participation, or published thought leadership.
- Experience scaling firm visibility and reputation in competitive West Coast markets.
- Proven ability to influence recruiting and mentoring strategies across multiple offices.
- Experience integrating architecture, MEP, and engineering disciplines across complex transportation facility programs.
- Familiarity with: California procurement processes (e.g., design-build, progressive DB, CM/GC), Federally- and state-funded infrastructure programs, Long-range capital improvement programs across Western agencies.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute STV’s West transportation buildings market strategy, with accountability for pipeline development, pursuit performance, sales, and backlog.
- Personally lead and shape major pursuits for complex transportation facilities, including: Transit and rail stations, Rail yards and maintenance & operations facilities, Control centers and operations hubs, Administrative buildings and intermodal facilities.
- Serve as STV’s primary face to West Coast transportation agencies, including regional transit authorities, DOTs, and major infrastructure owners.
- Identify and influence opportunities years in advance of procurement, shaping scope, delivery strategy, and teaming.
- Build and lead high-performing pursuit teams across architecture, engineering, and specialty partners.
- Maintain accurate opportunity planning and forecasting within Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Expand STV’s presence in transportation-related architecture and buildings engineering design across the Western U.S.
- Build and maintain relationships with key agencies such as: LA Metro, BART, Caltrain, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sound Transit, Regional transportation commissions and West Coast DOTs.
- Maintain active involvement in industry organizations such as APTA, AREMA, WTS, AIA, ENR, and TRB, with a focus on West Coast engagement.
- Speak, present, or serve on panels to elevate thought leadership and market visibility.
- Leverage your existing network to amplify STV’s brand and regional influence.
- Mentor Project Managers, Project Executives, and technical leaders to build a strong West Coast talent bench.
- Influence strategic recruiting efforts aligned with regional growth priorities.
- Serve as Project Executive, Principal-in-Charge, or senior advisor on select transportation facilities projects.
- Ensure delivery teams are aligned with client priorities, regional expectations, and agency standards.
- Translate lessons learned across projects and regions to drive consistency, innovation, and performance.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (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 (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
