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STV is hiring a West Buildings Group - Transportation Market Sector Leader.

As the West Regional Market 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.

In this senior, external-facing role, you will leverage a multi-state network of Western regional offices to shape strategy, lead marquee pursuits, and elevate STV's presence with transit, rail, high-speed rail, airport authorities 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 architects, 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.

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 /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 Building's Group 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, 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, 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, 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.

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).

• 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

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.

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Compensation Range:

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.