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

About this role

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 transportation‑related 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

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