Job Description

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. As a senior landscape architect, you’ll not only step into a pivotal role, but you’ll also actively build and elevate a thriving practice in a 100-percent employee-owned company where your expertise, ambition, and perspective help drive our direction and growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a results-driven professional who excels at building client relationships and delivering high-quality work that supports our growth initiatives. With landscape architecture and planning emerging as an exciting new service line at Terracon, you’ll have the chance to innovate, foster collaboration, and expand into new markets. Supported by exceptional leadership, extensive national resources, and a culture that values teamwork, you’ll be empowered to lead boldly, grow strategically, and make a meaningful impact on communities throughout Arizona and beyond.

Essential Roles and 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

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About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.