National Pursuit Leader

At STV we not only tackle world-class projects but we also develop employee skills recognize achievements and offer opportunities for advancement. We are a nationally recognized multidisciplinary AEC firm with 65 offices throughout the US and over 3300 employees. We advise plan design engineer and manage infrastructure that strengthens communities and powers local economies.

We dont just pursue projects we pursue impact.

And were looking for a National Pursuit Leader who can amplify our competitive edge elevate our national presence and drive high-stakes wins. If you thrive in fast-paced environments excel at shaping strategy and love leading interdisciplinary teams toward bold outcomes this is the executive-level opportunity youve been waiting for.

Role Overview

As STVs National Pursuit Leader youll be the strategic engine and driving force behind our highest-value pursuits including the billion-dollar programs alternative-delivery megaprojects and competitive must-win opportunities that determine the firms growth trajectory across the U.S.

You will lead at the intersection of sales strategy executive alignment and competitive intelligence spearheading campaigns and competitive positioning for opportunities across Transportation Buildings PMCM and Water markets. You will champion major pursuits and drive the overall competitive positioning and sales process including managing pursuit teams focused on client engagement capture planning strategy development and innovative delivery to achieve winning results for our top pursuits.

As a National Pursuit Leader you will research market trends new technologies and potential clients in the targeted growth market collaborating with internal subject matter experts to define the companys value proposition and strategic offerings. Critical to this role is the ability to shape go-to-market strategies to successfully compete in new markets and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer you take ownership of STVs most strategic national pursuits driving the marketing and sales efforts that shape our growth across Transportation Buildings PMCM and Water. You will engage regional and local teams across the country traveling as needed to align stakeholders and sharpen our competitive edge. As the hands-on leader of mega pursuits you will own every phase of strategy development and competitive positioning guiding teams with confidence clarity and decisive direction including:

Pursuit Management

• Lead and support large complex pursuits across Transportation Buildings Water and Program/Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM).

• Youll facilitate team strategy drive early positioning conduct competitive assessments and SWOT analyses shape communications and media approaches build teaming strategies and incorporate innovative solutions and digital tools to strengthen STVs competitive advantage.

Team Facilitation

• Coordinate and engage seamlessly with teaming partners and internal technical leaders including thought leaders subject matter experts discipline managers and joint venture

• partners ensuring alignment clarity and collaboration throughout the pursuit lifecycle.

Proposal and Presentation Strategy

• Develop creative compelling ideas that highlight STVs differentiators.

• You leverage enhanced graphics media and storytelling techniques and you provide confident actionable coaching to help individuals and teams deliver polished client-focused presentations.

Production Oversight

• Oversee proposal managers and pursuit support teams ensuring the pursuit strategy is executed with precision at every stage of proposal and presentation development.

• You safeguard quality consistency and alignment with STVs national brand.

Strategic Planning

• Youll lead the development of strategic initiatives that unlock new growth opportunities across emerging markets and geographies.

• You help shape investment decisions identify resource needs define branding and visibility strategies influence media campaigns and map tactical actions that strengthen STVs national market position.

What youll bring to the role

• You bring a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience leading successful pursuits and driving market growth within the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

• You have led major pursuits and strategic growth initiatives for AEC programs exceeding $500M in construction value demonstrating command of complex high-stakes opportunities.

• You excel as a communicator your oral written and visual communication skills enable you to influence inspire and clarify strategy at all levels.

• You demonstrate strong critical thinking creativity and sales strategy development with a proven ability to craft differentiators that win.

• You thrive in collaborative environments bringing exceptional facilitation and leadership skills to multidisciplinary teams and executive stakeholders.

Required Education

• Bachelors degree in a related professional field such as business development marketing communications or a similar field.

• Candidates may substitute comparable experience for educational requirements.

Compensation Range:

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 (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 STVs 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.