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

STV; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 259,347 - 288,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV is seeking a North Transportation Market Sector Leader to drive regional growth in transportation-related buildings & facilities across the Northeast. This role involves leading major pursuits, enhancing STV's industry visibility, and mentoring project leaders.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering, and established relationships with transit and rail authorities. Competitive compensation includes a range of $259,347.58 - $288,163.97 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transit & transportation-related buildings.
• Multi-state AEC leadership experience in transportation-related buildings.
• Established relationships with public transportation, rail, transit authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead STV’s north transportation buildings market strategy.
• Shape major pursuits for complex transportation facilities.
• Serve as primary face for northeast transportation buildings.

Skills

Transportation-related Buildings & Facilities expertise

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Strategic market influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

STV is hiring a North Transportation Market Sector Leader

Join our National Buildings Group as the North Regional Market Leader, driving growth, major pursuits, and industry visibility for transportation‑related Buildings & Facilities across the Northeast Region.

What You’ll Be Driving

Regional Market Growth & Major Pursuits

• Own and execute STV’s north 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.

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 Account Manager, Market Leader, Principal, Practice Leader, Project Executive, or Senior Technical Leader within an architecture, engineering, or PM/CM environment.
• A desire to define, shape, grow and lead a regional market sector, 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.

Compensation Range

$259,347.58 - $288,163.97

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.