North Transportation Market Sector Leader (MSL) - Buildings Group

STV is hiring a Northeast Transportation Market Sector Leader to join our National Buildings Group . As the Northeast Regional Market Leader, you will drive growth, major pursuits, and industry visibility for transportation‑related Buildings & Facilities across the Northeast Region. Your New Role In this senior, external-facing role, you will leverage a multi-state group of regional offices to shape strategy, lead marquee pursuits, and elevate STV’s presence with transit, rail, and intermodal agencies . 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 regionally. This role reports to the Buildings Group, National Development Director and offers flexible location options (ideally close to an STV office) with a hybrid or remote work model depending on the geographic. The ability to travel frequently is critical to this national role. What You’ll Be Driving: Regional Market Growth & Major Pursuits Own and execute STV’s northeast 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, administrative buildings, and intermodal hubs. Serve as STV’s primary face for northeast transportation buildings with agency executives, program leaders, and decision‑makers. Identify and influence opportunities years ahead of RFP release , 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 STV’s CRM system (Deltek Vantagepoint). Market Leadership & Industry Visibility Expand STV’s regional presence in transportation‑related architecture and buildings engineering design. Maintain active involvement in industry associations and forums such as APTA, AREMA, WTS, AIA, ENR, and TRB. Speak, present, or serve on panels and committees to advance thought leadership and market visibility . Translate your existing industry presence into a broader firm‑wide platform, amplifying both STV’s brand and your professional impact. Mentor Project Managers, Project Executives, and technical leaders, helping build a strong talent bench . Influence strategic recruiting aligned with long‑range transportation buildings market needs. Project Delivery & Client Stewardship Serve as Project Executive, Principal‑in‑Charge, PM, or Technical Advisor on select transportation buildings projects. Ensure delivery teams understand client priorities, market commitments, and agency expectations. Translate lessons learned and best practices across regions to improve consistency and performance. What You’ll Bring to this role Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in architecture or Engineering (or a related field). 15+ years of experience in the planning, design or Delivery of transit & transportation-related buildings . Multi‑state AEC leadership experience in transportation‑related buildings (transit, rail, aviation, or intermodal facilities). Repeated ownership of major pursuits for stations, yards, or transportation facilities. Established relationships with public transportation, rail, transit authorities which will include NYC MTA. Credibility as a seller‑doer , combining market leadership with delivery experience. Ideal Background as a client facing Principal, Practice Leader, Project Executive, or Senior Technical Leader within an architecture, engineering, or PM/CM environment. A desire to define, shape and lead a regional market , with potential to expand nationally. Nice‑to‑Haves Professional licensure (e.g., Registered Architect, Professional Engineer ) or equivalent professional credential. Leadership or active participation in APTA, AREMA, WTS, AIA, ENR, or TRB . Conference speaking, panel participation, or published thought leadership. Experience strengthening firm‑wide market visibility or reputation. Ability to influence talent recruiting and mentoring across regions. Experience integrating architecture, MEP and engineering design disciplines within complex facilities programs. Familiarity with public‑sector procurement processes, long‑range capital programs, and federally or state‑funded infrastructure projects. Ready to make a meaningful impact at scale? If you’re ready to shape the future of transportation facilities , build long‑term agency partnerships, and elevate STV’s presence in the transportation buildings market, 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: $259,347.58 - $288,163.97 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.