Senior Managing Landscape Architect

Anchor QEA

Senior Managing Landscape Architect at Anchor QEA leading landscape architecture practice growth. Mentoring teams and developing client relationships for complex multidisciplinary works.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,264 - $177,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the growth and strategic direction of Anchor QEA’s landscape architecture practice in California
Serve as a senior client-facing leader for related works
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff
Collaborate with leadership on market strategy and business planning
Identify, pursue, and win competitive landscape architecture opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies and stakeholders
Serve as project director or project manager on complex projects
Provide senior design leadership and mentorship
Guide design strategy and oversee preparation of plans and documents
Facilitate and lead meetings with clients and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution
Licensed Landscape Architect in California
15 or more years of relevant professional experience in landscape architecture
Demonstrated success capturing new work and developing client relationships
Strong understanding of California markets and project types
Experience serving in senior leadership roles like project director or senior technical lead
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating closely with various specialists
Strong technical understanding of coastal, freshwater, estuarine, riparian, wetland, and shoreline systems
Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite
Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping grow a landscape architecture practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability programs
Flexible schedules
A retirement plan with company match
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

landscape architecturedesign leadershipproject managementcoastal systemsfreshwater systemsestuarine systemsriparian systemswetland systemsshoreline systemsbusiness planning

Soft Skills

mentorshipclient relationship developmentleadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationteam coordinationentrepreneurial mindset

Certifications

Licensed Landscape Architect in CaliforniaMaster’s degree in Landscape ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture