West Transportation Market Sector Leader (MSL) - Buildings Group

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. Your New Role 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. What You’ll Be Driving Regional Market Growth & Major Pursuits 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. Market Leadership & Industry Visibility 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. Project Delivery & Client Stewardship 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. What You’ll Bring to This Role Required Qualifications 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 Ready to Make an Impact at Scale? If you’re ready to help shape the future of transportation facilities across the Western U.S., build lasting partnerships with leading agencies, and elevate STV’s presence in one of the most dynamic infrastructure markets in the country—we want to hear from you. Apply today and help define what’s next for transportation infrastructure at STV. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: $248,541.43 - $276,157.14 STV offers the following 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 STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. 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