Principal Landscape Architect in Austin

Job Description

We are seeking a senior designer and business leader responsible for a regional landscape architecture studio’s design vision, team leadership, client relationships, financial performance, and strategic growth. The role requires an ownership mindset and a strong track record in complex, design-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the studio’s design direction and maintain high standards for creativity, technical quality, sustainability, and execution.
• Lead complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept through construction, particularly across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, civic, multifamily, retail, and master-planned work.
• Lead, mentor, hire, and develop a high-performing design team and future leaders.
• Oversee project portfolios, staffing, budgets, schedules, profitability, utilization, and overall studio performance.
• Build and maintain key client relationships and lead proposals, pursuits, presentations, and business-development efforts.
• Identify new markets, clients, and growth opportunities while strengthening the studio’s reputation and visibility.
• Foster collaboration across offices, disciplines, and project teams.
• Represent the firm through industry organizations, conferences, community engagement, and thought leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 13-15+ years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• PLA
• Proven leadership of complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept through construction.
• Strong commercial/mixed-use portfolio with experience across multiple project types.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, developing talent, and overseeing studio operations.

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