South Florida Transportation - Area Manager

STV; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

STV is seeking an accomplished Area Manager to lead and grow our South Florida Transportation business from the Fort Lauderdale office. You will be the top Transportation executive in the region, driving growth, integration across disciplines, and exemplary client service.

You will partner with regional leaders to advance strategic initiatives, expand the client base, and deliver integrated architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of technical, operational and growth leadership across roadway, highway, planning and engineering design.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving revenue growth in complex markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic client relationships and lead pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional business plans aligned with STV's objectives.
• Analyze market trends and position STV for growth in South Florida and nearby states.
• Lead externally as a visible ambassador to clients, industry groups, and community partners.
• Oversee operations, staffing, project execution, and overhead control.
• Mentor leaders, build a strong leadership bench, and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Market growth

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) or Planner (AICP) registration in Florida

Job description

STV is seeking an accomplished Area Manager to lead and grow our South Florida - Transportation Business, driving market expansion, diversification, and operational excellence across the region.

You’ll be based in our Fort Lauderdale Office and be the highest-ranking Transportation Executive for the South Florida Region. Your performance in this role aims to create a vibrant, growth-oriented, collaborative, and robust business that is seen as an active member of the communities in which you operate, a trusted advisor to your clients, a valued teaming partner, and a thought-leader in the industry.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

As Area Manager, you will spend a heavier commitment of your time as an externally facing leader - advancing strategic initiatives in close alignment with peer Area Managers across Northern, West and Central Florida and neighboring states with shared accountability for the Transportation South Groups overall growth strategy.

You will build strong, cross disciplinary partnerships with regional business development directors, technical discipline leaders and teaming partners to deliver an integrated, client focused approach across architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services.

STV's Transportation portfolio in South Florida spans program management, transit, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), and advisory services, supporting long standing clients such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and related local agencies.

You will build, lead and advance a high performing Transportation team of project managers, engineers, planners, and construction leaders, while defining and executing growth strategies that expand revenue, strengthen market presence, and reinforce STV's talent brand across the region.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and execute business plans aligned with STV's strategic objectives and annual operating goals.
• Analyze market, client, and industry trends and position STV to capitalize on growth opportunities across South Florida.
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for STV with clients, industry organizations, and the broader community.

Client & Market Growth

• Partner with client service leaders to strengthen and expand key client relationships.
• Maintain senior level relationships with clients, teaming partners, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Lead pursuit strategies, expand the client base, and grow service offerings across targeted markets.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee local business operations, including client mix, project execution, staffing, resource planning, and overhead control.
• Ensure adherence to STV's policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor business performance, report results, and implement corrective actions to achieve financial and operational targets.

Talent & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent to support current and future business needs.
• Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline for critical roles.
• Mentor and develop future leaders while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high performance culture.
• Assess individual and team performance, addressing gaps and recognizing exceptional contributions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Experience & Credentials

• 20+ years of technical, operational and growth leadership, primarily across roadway, highway, bridge, planning and engineering design, with a demonstrated record of revenue growth and operational success.
• BS or MS in Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Planner (AICP) registration in Florida (additional state registrations preferred).
• Experience with FDOT
• Experience with MDX, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and surrounding municipalities is a plus.

Technical & Market Expertise

• Recognized subject matter expertise in one or more areas such as roadway/highway design, structural design, hydraulics, transit, planning, construction management and Alternative Delivery and Design-Build methods (a big plus).
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Construction Managers, and Inspectors.

Business & Leadership Strengths

• Strong externally and internally facing leader with the ability to build trust at the executive and agency level.
• Demonstrated success driving new business, leading pursuits, and growing teams in complex, competitive markets.
• Strategic thinker with the operational discipline to deliver results.

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