Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer

Logan Simpson

Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer providing design leadership in a consulting firm. Collaborating across teams for sustainable community solutions and business development.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior expertise and leadership to our Design teams across multiple offices, collaborating closely with Community Planning, Environmental, Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation, and Housing teams
Help lead project design direction and integrate urban design with landscape architecture, transportation, planning, and public realm initiatives
Play an active role in business development and marketing, including proposals, interviews, and client presentations, while strengthening client relationships
Mentor and support professional and technical staff, fostering collaboration, skill development, and career growth
Manage team workflows, schedules, and resources to meet project requirements
Consistently embody the firm's vision, mission, and core values in your work and interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
12+ years of relevant consulting, agency, or municipal experience, including project management and client management
Licensure or certification (PLA, AICP, CNU, LEED or equivalent)
Demonstrated leadership experience in directing teams, mentoring staff, and supporting professional growth
Proven business development and marketing skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships
Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity and integration of urban design, planning, and landscape architecture
Excellent project management skills, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work across disciplines and with clients
Ability to work in the office an average of 3 days per week
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans
paid Life/AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Family Leave
a 401(k) with a firm match
a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued
9 paid holidays
Support for professional conferences and trainings
internal leadership development and innovation program
tuition reimbursement
bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements
paid Costco memberships
Babies-at-Work program
paid parking
paid public transit costs

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Hard Skills & Tools

landscape architectureurban designproject managementclient managementbusiness developmentmarketingdesign portfolioscope managementschedule managementbudget oversight

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsclient relationship managementteam managementskill developmentcareer growth

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