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Remote Intermodal Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

$72K - $92K/yr

Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered based on geography. Frequent travel throughout ... Control centers and operations hubs; Administrative buildings and intermodal facilities; Building ...

Remote Intermodal Operations information

How does a remote intermodal operations specialist collaborate with on-site teams and external partners to ensure efficient cargo movement?

A Remote Intermodal Operations specialist regularly coordinates with on-site terminal staff, rail operators, and trucking partners through digital communication platforms and logistics management software. They are responsible for monitoring cargo status, resolving scheduling conflicts, and addressing any transportation disruptions in real time. Effective collaboration requires proactive communication and strong organizational skills to ensure that shipments move smoothly across different transportation modes. Building trust and maintaining clear lines of communication with both internal teams and external partners is essential for minimizing delays and optimizing operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote intermodal operations specialist?

To excel in Remote Intermodal Operations, you need a solid understanding of logistics, transportation management, and supply chain principles, often supported by relevant experience or a degree in logistics or business. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), tracking software, and industry-specific platforms such as SAP or Oracle is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating with carriers, customers, and internal teams remotely. These skills and tools are crucial for ensuring efficient cargo movement, minimizing delays, and maintaining customer satisfaction in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What is remote intermodal operations?

Remote Intermodal Operations refer to the management and coordination of the movement of freight using multiple modes of transportation—such as rail, truck, and ship—handled remotely rather than on-site. Professionals in this field oversee the scheduling, tracking, and logistics of shipping containers or trailers as they transfer between different transport methods. They use digital platforms and communication tools to ensure efficient cargo movement, troubleshoot delays, and maintain compliance with regulations. This role is critical in optimizing supply chains and reducing transit times, all while working from a remote or off-site location.

What is the difference between Remote Intermodal Operations vs Remote Freight Coordinator?

AspectRemote Intermodal OperationsRemote Freight Coordinator
CredentialsLogistics or transportation certifications, relevant experienceLogistics certifications, communication skills
Work EnvironmentOffice or home-based, coordinating shipments across modesOffice or home-based, managing freight schedules and client communication
Industry UsageTransportation, shipping, logistics companiesFreight forwarding, shipping, logistics firms
Search & ComparisonFocuses on intermodal transport coordination across modesFocuses on managing freight shipments and client relations

Remote Intermodal Operations involves coordinating shipments across multiple transportation modes, requiring logistics expertise. Remote Freight Coordinators focus on managing freight shipments and client communication. Both roles are essential in logistics but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

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Market Sector Leader, Transportation Buildings, Hubs & Facilities (Buildings Group - Western US)

STV

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

$73K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

STV is hiring a Market Sector Leader (MSL) with expertise across the Planning, Design, and Delivery of Transportation-Oriented Buildings and Facilities.

As the West Regional Market Sector Leader, you will drive growth, major pursuits, and industry visibility for transportationrelated Buildings & Facilities across the Western United States, with a strong focus on California and expanding key Western state markets.

This role is focused on the buildings and facilities that support transportation networks and public infrastructure programs, including passenger stations, terminals, maintenance and operations facilities, administrative buildings, mobility hubs, airport support facilities, and intermodal transportation centers.

Your New Role

In this senior, client-facing leadership role, you will leverage STV's multi-state Buildings Group practice to shape the Western strategy, lead marquee pursuits, and elevate the firm's presence as a premier provider of Transit/Transportation Buildings & Facilities design services.

You will serve as a seller-doer, market strategist, and industry ambassador, partnering across STV's "One STV" platform to help clients solve their most complex facilities challenges. Supported by industry-leading architects, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists, you will drive long-term growth and position STV as the trusted partner of choice for the planning, design, and delivery of transportation-oriented buildings and facilities.

This role reports to the Buildings Group National Business Development Director and is preferably based in Los Angeles, California, or within proximity to a major STV Western office. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered based on geography. Frequent travel throughout California and the Western United States is expected.

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.

  • Collaborate closely with STV's Transportation Operating Groups and other business units to provide integrated client solutions while maintaining leadership responsibility for buildings and facilities opportunities.

  • Personally lead and shape major pursuits for complex transportation facilities, including: Transit /rail stations and airports; Rail yards and maintenance & operations facilities; Control centers and operations hubs; Administrative buildings and intermodal facilities; Building systems and utilities infrastructure improvements.

  • Serve as STV's primary face for the Buildings Group with transportation agency executives, program leaders, airport authorities, infrastructure owners, and public-sector decision makers throughout the Western United States.

  • 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, planning 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, SAME, DBIA, ULI, ENR, and TRB, with a focus on Western market engagement.

  • Speak, present, or serve on panels to elevate thought leadership and market visibility.

  • Mentor Project Managers, Project Executives, Architectural & Engineering Design Leaders, and Technical Specialists to strengthen the firm's market leadership bench.

  • Leverage your existing network to amplify STV's brand and regional influence.

  • Mentor Project Managers, 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 multi-state AEC design leadership experience with deep relationships in the Transportation Buildings & Facilities sector supporting transit, rail, aviation, high-speed rail, intermodal, and public-sector transportation clients.

  • Established relationships with the Buildings & Facilities / Design Engineering transportation owners and agencies throughout the Western United States, including organizations such as LA Metro, BART, Caltrain, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sound Transit, Metrolink, SANDAG, VTA, RTD, Valley Metro, major airport authorities, Caltrans, and other transportation infrastructure owners.

  • 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).

  • Experience integrating Architecture, MEP, Structural Engineering, Planning, Land Development, and Specialty Engineering disciplines within complex transportation facilities programs.

  • 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, 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 shape the future of transportation-oriented buildings and facilities across the Western United States, build lasting relationships with transportation owners and agencies, and lead some of the industry's most visible and complex facilities programs, we want to hear from you.

As part of STV's Buildings Group, you will help define what's next for stations, terminals, airport support facilities, maintenance complexes, operations centers, administrative headquarters, passenger facilities, and other critical buildings that enable transportation networks to function effectively.

Apply today and help grow one of the industry's premier Transportation Buildings & Facilities Architectural & Engineering Design practices.

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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.