Principal Landscape Architect (San Diego) Job at NPAworldwide, San Diego, CA

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  • NPAworldwide
  • San Diego, CA

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Are you a visionary

Job Description

Are you a visionary Landscape Architect ready to lead high-impact projects and shape the future of urban design in San Diego? We are seeking a management-level professional with proven leadership, design excellence, and business development expertise to join a multi-disciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm with over 68 years of enriching communities across the western United States.

This role offers the opportunity to direct complex, landmark projects while mentoring a talented team, expanding client relationships, and driving business growth. With more than 400 professionals across multiple disciplines, our firm fosters a collaborative culture where innovation, environmental responsibility, and community impact thrive.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Play a key leadership role in an award-winning, established firm.
  • Direct projects from concept to completion across a wide range of landscapes.
  • Shape San Diegos future with sustainable, community-driven design.
  • Access mentorship opportunities, advanced design tools, and ongoing professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise staff, including daily assignments, quality control, and mentoring.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Oversee preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, proposals, and contracts.
  • Ensure design excellence and client satisfaction through every project stage.
  • Develop business opportunities, expand client networks, and strengthen industry presence through conferences, events, and proposals.
  • Drive brand recognition and financial growth through proactive leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
  • California Landscape Architect registration (required).
  • Proven success in business development and client engagement.
  • Expertise in landscape construction documents, design principles, and construction administration.
  • Proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp.
  • Strong management, supervisory, and decision-making abilities.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles and project financials.
  • Local San Diego experience strongly preferred.

What We Offer

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

  • Competitive salary with signing bonus opportunities (based on skills/experience).
  • Bonus potential in addition to base salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K match, Life and Disability Insurance, and Paid Leave.
  • Higher Education benefits for continued professional development.
  • Company events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations.
  • Long-term career growth opportunities in San Diegos thriving design and engineering sector.

Join a firm where design excellence meets community impact and where your leadership as a Landscape Architect will help shape sustainable, innovative, and inspiring spaces across San Diego.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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