Virginia Area Manager - Transportation Group

STV is seeking an accomplished Area Manager to lead and grow the Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, VA Transportation Business, driving market expansion, diversification, and operational excellence across the region. The successful candidate will be based in our Virginia Beach office and serve as the highest‑ranking Transportation Executive for the South‑East Virginia Region, creating a vibrant, growth‑oriented, and resilient business that is a trusted advisor to clients and a thought‑leader in the industry.

As Area Manager, you will spend a majority of your time as an externally facing leader, advancing strategic initiatives in close alignment with peer Area Managers across Northern Virginia and neighboring states, with shared accountability for the Transportation South Groups overall growth strategy. You will build 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 Virginia Beach spans highway and bridge design, transit, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), and advisory services, supporting long‑standing clients such as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and related ports, transit, and rail agencies. You will 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.

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 Virginia and DC. Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for STV with clients, industry organizations, and the broader community.

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.

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.

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.

20+ years of technical, operational, and growth leadership, primarily across roadway, highway, bridge, planning, and engineering design, with a demonstrated record of driving revenue growth and operational success. BS or MS in Engineering (or related discipline). Professional Engineer (PE) or Planner (AICP) registration in Virginia (additional state registrations preferred).

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. Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Construction Managers, and Inspectors.

Strong external and internal leadership with the ability to build trust at the executive and agency level. Demonstrated success driving new business, leading pursuits, and growing teams in…