Principal Landscape Architect

Thomas Young Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead ambitious, sustainable landscape projects from concept through construction. You will set design direction, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while collaborating with architects, planners, and engineers.

You will also manage regulatory processes and documentation, support business development, and contribute to studio growth and culture in a collaborative, results-driven

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA)
• At least fifteen years’ experience in landscape architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• Portfolio showing strong design and technical skills across diverse projects
• Proven leadership managing teams and delivering projects on time and budget
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead complex landscape projects from concept through construction
• Set design direction and mentor junior and mid-level staff
• Act as a primary client contact and build relationships
• Collaborate with architects, planners, urban designers, and engineers
• Manage regulatory processes, technical documentation, and construction administration
• Support business development through networking and proposals
• Contribute strategically to the studio’s growth and culture

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Presentation

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Job description

This design practice is growing its team in the San Francisco Bay Area and looking for a Principal Landscape Architect to lead on impactful and innovative projects. The studio focuses on sustainable landscapes across a variety of sectors and values design leadership that shapes both projects and studio culture.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading complex landscape projects from concept through construction
• Setting design direction and mentoring junior and mid-level staff
• Acting as a primary client contact and building strong relationships
• Collaborating closely with architects, planners, urban designers, and engineers
• Managing regulatory processes, technical documentation, and construction administration
• Supporting business development through networking and proposals
• Contributing strategically to the studio’s growth and culture

What we're looking for:

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA)
• At least fifteen years’ experience in landscape architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• Portfolio showing strong design and technical skills across diverse projects
• Proven leadership managing teams and delivering projects on time and budget
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

More reasons to apply:

• Leadership role with real influence on projects and studio direction
• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Shape sustainable landscapes with lasting impact