Senior Landscape Architectural Consultant

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Landscape Architect with a strong history of winning projects and expanding our portfolio of private development clients in the Phoenix market and surrounding areas. Join Terracon’s Phoenix studio and explore a unique opportunity to shape the future of landscape architecture and planning within a respected, 61-year-old nationwide firm recognized for its technical excellence and visionary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a proven track record of winning and expanding private development projects in the Phoenix market and surrounding areas.
• Build and nurture relationships with private development clients to drive portfolio growth and secure new opportunities.
• Identify potential private sector clients in need of landscape architecture consulting expertise and actively market the firm's services to them.
• Participate in the development and execution of marketing strategies, including formal presentations of qualifications to private development clients.
• Deliver high-quality project and proposal outcomes that consistently meet or exceed client expectations and support business growth.
• Continuously monitor and improve project quality standards and practices, engaging approved project reviewers from project initiation.
• Develop a deep understanding of project-related risks specific to private development and apply company risk policies to safeguard projects.
• Provide leadership and direction in the application of advanced landscape architectural concepts for private development projects.
• Plan, organize, and supervise design activities for major private development projects, ensuring creative and innovative solutions that address unique challenges and address local trends in design, landscape architecture and planning.
• Promote a state-of-the-art approach within the landscape architectural discipline, positioning the firm a strategic partner with clients in achieving the project goals and expectations.
• Publish technical articles and present papers or seminars to technical groups, enhancing the company's reputation and visibility in the private development sector.
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring compliance with safety rules and guidelines while modeling best practices for private development projects.
• Provide support for creative review, production, and delivery of graphics, strategies, construction documents, and specifications, guiding clients from concept to final permit and construction observation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university
• Minimum 12-15+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA), ideally in Arizona
• Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval required.
• Strong portfolio spanning public, private, and mixed-use development
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME).
• Deep knowledge of Sonoran Desert design principles, water-wise strategies, and regional regulatory frameworks