LA Office Director & Multimodal Landscape Architect Leader

Toole Design, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: in-office Tue/Wed/Thu

8 paid holidays per year

20+ days PTO annually

Transportation perks

Job summary

Toole Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to direct our Los Angeles office, guiding a talented team in multimodal transportation design. The role emphasizes building client relationships, pursuing strategic work, and mentoring professionals across disciplines.

As an Office Director, you will collaborate with senior leadership, manage projects, and shape a culture that values inclusivity, ethics, and equity in community design across Southern California and beyond.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with a dynamic and diverse team, and an inclusive approach to achieving success.
• A degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a very strong technical understanding of the Architecture and Engineering industry.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience or 5+ years in a consulting firm or similar (at least 5 years on related leadership roles).
• Recent experience in and active relationships with Los Angeles-area public sector agencies.
• Experience managing staff.
• Experience pursuing and winning work that is competitively bid.
• Experience solving problems, providing a high level of client service, and helping others navigate tricky situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Los Angeles office and collaborate with company leadership and external partners.
• Mentor and recruit staff, building a strong, inclusive culture.
• Pursue and win work that delivers meaningful community impact and high-quality, equity-centered projects.

Skills

Leadership

LA public sector networks

Staff management

Business development

Problem solving

Client service

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Landscape Architecture / Urban Design degree

Job description

Toole Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to direct our Los Angeles office, guiding a talented team in multimodal transportation design. The role emphasizes building client relationships, pursuing strategic work, and mentoring professionals across disciplines.

As an Office Director, you will collaborate with senior leadership, manage projects, and shape a culture that values inclusivity, ethics, and equity in community design across Southern California and beyond.