APG Landscape Architect Principal

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that create thriving, sustainable communities. Within our Cities & Places business, we bring together planners, designers, engineers, and strategists to shape resilient, connected, and livable environments. As we continue to expand the Advance Planning Group (APG), we are seeking a Landscape Architect Principal to help drive growth, strengthen our market presence, and deliver integrated design solutions across the Americas.

In this role, you'll serve as both a design and business leader-growing our landscape architecture practice while building strong client relationships and advancing key strategic initiatives. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, contribute to high-impact pursuits, and deliver resilient planning and design strategies that integrate across markets including water, transportation, environment, and advanced facilities.

What You'll Do

* Lead and grow the landscape architecture practice within APG, particularly in the Atlanta market and across the Americas

* Partner with regional and market leaders to develop and execute strategy, expand market share, and position for downstream opportunities

* Deliver integrated planning, urban design, and landscape architecture solutions across sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, and science & technology

* Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving business development and strategic pursuits

* Champion interdisciplinary collaboration across Jacobs' end markets to deliver resilience-focused and nature-positive solutions

* Mentor, develop, and inspire talent while fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance excellence

* Contribute to thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, and industry presence

* Support proposal development, pursuits, and strategic partnerships to extend the Jacobs brand

* Oversee project performance, including financial management, forecasting, backlog growth, and risk mitigation

* Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute annual business plans, including revenue and margin targets

* Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Architecture, or a related field

* Minimum of 20 years of progressive professional experience in landscape architecture, planning, or urban design

* Demonstrated success in business development, client engagement, and practice growth

* Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects

* Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

* Ability to travel regionally and nationally as needed

* Valid U.S. driver's license

Ideally, You'll Also Have

* Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related discipline

* Professional licensure (PLA, AIA, AICP, or equivalent)

* Established industry reputation with a strong professional network

* Experience working across multiple geographies and market sectors

* Demonstrated thought leadership in resilience, sustainability, or climate-responsive design

* Experience integrating landscape architecture solutions with infrastructure, environmental, and urban systems

* Familiarity with financial metrics, forecasting, and business planning within a professional services environment

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