Landscape Architecture​/Urban Design Market Leader – Pacific Northwest

Landscape Architecture / Urban Design Market Leader – Pacific Northwest

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Alta is looking for a Landscape Architecture or Urban Design Market Leader to join our Portland office design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the power of design and placemaking to create vibrant, active communities and engaging public spaces. Our practice emphasizes public sector work, including parks, trails, greenways, and other public spaces that bring meaningful benefits to communities.

We are looking for someone with deep experience serving public agency clients.

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• Leading business development efforts throughout the Pacific Northwest, including identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships with city, county, and regional government agencies, and developing winning proposals and presentations.
• Driving strategic market growth and positioning Alta as a leader in sustainable landscape architecture, urban design, and active transportation within the region.
• Supporting regional leaders in business development and contributing to revenue growth targets for the Northwest Region.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers at public agencies, participating in industry events, and representing Alta in the professional community.
• Leading the preparation of construction documents and providing technical oversight through project implementation and construction administration.
• Providing leadership and technical expertise to the Portland Landscape Architecture team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, engineering, data) as needed.
• Mentoring landscape architecture staff and contributing to internal professional development and training for the design team.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Workload balancing for the Portland Landscape Architecture team.
• Preparing schedules, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
• Providing quality control over team deliverables.

• 15+ years of experience as a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in consulting or public agency environment
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) in Oregon and/or Washington
• 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, particularly with public sector clients
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Proficiency in an enterprise‑wide resource planning and project management tool.

• Experience in, or knowledge of corridors, such as greenways, trails, streets, or canals.
• Experience managing large projects for public sector clients
• Experience working in urban, rural, suburban, land use contexts.
• Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees, such as ASLA or ULI.

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In‑office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Our office is located in the heart of Downtown Portland and features sweeping views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St Helens, and the Willamette River. It has excellent transit access and is an easy walk to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Pioneer Place & Pioneer Square, Keller Auditorium,…