Principal Landscape Architect

Job description:

Are you a visionary Landscape Architect ready to lead high-impact projects and shape the future of urban design in San Diego? We are seeking a management-level professional with proven leadership, design excellence, and business development expertise to join a multi-disciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm with over 68 years of enriching communities across the western United States.

This role offers the opportunity to direct complex, landmark projects while mentoring a talented team, expanding client relationships, and driving business growth. With more than 400 professionals across multiple disciplines, our firm fosters a collaborative culture where innovation, environmental responsibility, and community impact thrive.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Play a key leadership role in an award-winning, established firm.
• Direct projects from concept to completion across a wide range of landscapes.
• Shape San Diegos future with sustainable, community-driven design.
• Access mentorship opportunities, advanced design tools, and ongoing professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise staff, including daily assignments, quality control, and mentoring.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, proposals, and contracts.
• Ensure design excellence and client satisfaction through every project stage.
• Develop business opportunities, expand client networks, and strengthen industry presence through conferences, events, and proposals.
• Drive brand recognition and financial growth through proactive leadership.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• California Landscape Architect registration (required).
• Proven success in business development and client engagement.
• Expertise in landscape construction documents, design principles, and construction administration.
• Proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp.
• Strong management, supervisory, and decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and project financials.
• Local San Diego experience strongly preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with signing bonus opportunities (based on skills/experience).
• Bonus potential in addition to base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K match, Life and Disability Insurance, and Paid Leave.
• Higher Education benefits for continued professional development.
• Company events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations.
• Long-term career growth opportunities in San Diegos thriving design and engineering sector.

Join a firm where design excellence meets community impact and where your leadership as a Landscape Architect will help shape sustainable, innovative, and inspiring spaces across San Diego.