Principal - AZ

Principal | Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

Location: Hybrid - Scottsdale, AZ

I am partnered with a nationally recognized landscape architecture and planning firm known for high-impact public spaces, destination parks, waterfronts, resort and residential communities, and transformative urban environments. They produce meaningful, legacy-level work and operate with a high-performance, highly collaborative design culture. Client name fully anonymized per request.

They are hiring a Principal to serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, own key client relationships, and help set the direction of the firm. This is a firm leadership seat for a proven practice leader, not a step toward one.

What You Will Lead

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on a portfolio of major projects, accountable for design quality, client satisfaction, schedule and financial performance.
• Own and grow senior client relationships, and lead business development, pursuits, proposals and interviews.
• Set design direction and lead teams from visioning and master planning through schematic design, documentation and construction.
• Lead, mentor and develop Associate Principals, Senior Associates and Project Managers, and build a strong bench.
• Take part in principal-level decisions on firm strategy, operations, staffing and growth.
• Manage project and office financial performance, including fees, budgets, utilization and risk.
• Represent the firm with clients, public agencies, partners and at industry events.

What You Bring

• 15+ years in landscape architecture, architecture or planning, with a track record as Principal-in-Charge or practice leader on major projects.
• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (BSLA, BLA, MLA), Architecture or Planning.
• Licensed Landscape Architect or Architect.
• Established client relationships and a history of winning work through proposals and interviews.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas such as master planning, conceptual design, construction documentation or technical delivery.
• Command of project and practice financials, contracts, consultant coordination and risk management.
• Strong executive presence and a record of building, leading and retaining high-performing teams.

Why This Role Matters

This is a strategic seat with real ownership of design, client relationships, team culture and the long-term growth of the firm. You will lead award-winning work and shape how the practice grows.

How to Explore the Role

If this matches your experience and where you want to lead next, send your resume and portfolio link. Happy to walk you through the opportunity and next steps.

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