Principal Landscape Architect - Land Development

Principal Landscape Architect - Land Development

Job Category :
Landscape & Planning

Requisition Number : PRINC
008242

• Posted :
  September 10, 2026
• Full-Time

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Austin, TX 78746, USA

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Principal Landscape Architect at LJA Land Development
, you will be responsible for leading a team of landscape designers to develop innovative, creative, and integrated design solutions at all phases of work, from pursuit to conceptual design through to successful project implementation.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Develop innovative and effective design solutions with a high level of skill and creativity in landscape architecture.
• Mentor and develop junior design staff. Challenge, inspire and motivate others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence. Maintain and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and establishing an open line of communication.
• Work with other principals to organize and manage the office’s day-to-day operations.
• Assist with the development of the short and long-term company objectives.
• Manage Landscape Architect Project Managers and staff to ensure quality of work is consistent with Pharis Design/ LJA quality standards, as well as meeting all applicable deadlines and budgets.
• Evolve a collaborative and inclusive design process and culture that emphasizes design exploration, iterative problem-solving and sustainable design.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other allied site disciplines on commercial and large-scale design projects.
• Lead landscape architecture design within projects of varying scales, guiding concepts, and ideas from pursuit through concept development to construction documentation and construction administration.
• Develop budgets and project proposals, approve expenses and timesheets, review invoices and other functions related to managing teams and projects.
• Review and approve subconsultant contracts as needed.
• Establish and retain a leading-edge knowledge of sustainable site concepts.

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Support the development of strong client relationships; engage in business development and marketing efforts to win work. Place value on repeat clients.
• Identify potential teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with City and County jurisdictions.
• Assist with…