Principal Landscape Architect

International Erosion Control Association; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Austin seeks a senior designer and business leader responsible for the studio’s design vision, team leadership, client relationships, financial performance, and strategic growth.

You will own the design direction, lead multi‑million‑dollar projects from concept through construction, mentor staff, manage portfolios and pursuits, and drive market expansion while strengthening the firm’s reputation.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Design direction

Budgeting

Studio Operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

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.