Transportation Area Manager - VA​/DC; Highway​/Bridge​/Transit​/Rail

STV is seeking an accomplished Area Manager to lead and grow our Virginia and Washington, DC Transportation business
, driving market expansion, diversification, and operational excellence across the region.

You’ll ideally be based in Virginia Beach, VA (
other Virginia & Washington, D.C. locations also considered ), and be the highest-ranking Transportation Executive for the State/s. 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.

As Area Manager, you will partner closely with your regional office leaders, regional business development directors, discipline leaders, and other state/regional area managers to deliver integrated architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction Services
.

STV’s Transportation portfolio in Virginia includes highway and bridge design, transit, and planning
, serving clients such as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other public and private transit/rail agencies
.

You will lead, mentor, and develop an established team of managers, engineers, inspectors, planners, and construction managers, while setting and executing strategies to expand into new and emerging markets across the Virginia & Washington, D.C. Region.

In this role, you will be accountable for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Area, including client relationships, growth, project delivery, efficiency, and talent development.

• 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.

Required Experience & Credentials

• 20+ years of technical & operational experience within Transportation Planning, Engineering, Construction & Inspections 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 Virginia (additional state registrations preferred).

Technical & Market Expertise

• Recognized subject matter expertise in one or more areas such as highway design, structural design, hydraulics, transit, planning, or construction management
  .

• 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.

If you are a dynamic,…