Landscape Architecture, Urban Design Market Leader

Trilon Group

Landscape Architecture/Urban Design Market Leader for Alta, driving design projects and business development in Northern California. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for sustainable community projects.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, with a strong focus on sustainability and active community design. Proven ability to lead teams, manage large projects, and drive business development in a consulting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience As A Landscape ArchitectProfessional Landscape Architect (PLA)Business Development ExperienceProject Management PrinciplesDeltek Vision Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Landscape ArchitectureUrban DesignSustainability DesignProject ManagementQuality ControlBudget PreparationSchedule ManagementDesign Process UnderstandingCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring Design Staff

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsDecision-Making CapabilitiesPresentation SkillsInitiativeAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise-Wide Resource Planning ToolProject Management ToolDeltek Vision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree In Urban DesignProfessional Landscape Architect (PLA)

Industry Keywords

Sustainable Landscape DesignActive TransportationGreenwaysTrailsUrban ContextsRural ContextsSuburban ContextsLand UseASLAULI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive business development and strategic growth throughout Northern California, establishing Alta's presence and reputation with local city and regional government clients.
Lead client relationship building, identify new opportunities, and position Alta as a leader in sustainable landscape design and active transportation.
Work on the design of projects with a focus on sustainability and active communities around California and across the country.
Collaborate with planners, engineers, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts.
Provide leadership and technical expertise to the California Landscape Architecture design teams.
Mentor design staff and contribute to internal professional development and training to design team.
Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare schedules, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
Provide quality control over team deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience as a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in a consulting environment or public entity
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
Experience in, or knowledge of corridors, such as greenways, trails, streets, or canals.
Demonstrated understanding of the design process and working collaboratively with other design disciplines and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
Business acumen and demonstrated experience in business development and managing large contracts.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Good presentation skills.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients (Preferred)
Experience working in urban, rural, suburban, land use contexts (Preferred)
Experience using Deltek Vision (Preferred)
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees, such as ASLA or ULI (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities