Landscape Architecture - Business Development Director

Alta Planning + Design
Oakland, CAFULL_TIME$140k–$180kPosted Aug 3, 2026

Role responsibilities

Lead business development and strategic growth for landscape architecture and urban design across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Manage client relationships with government agencies while providing technical leadership and quality control for design teams.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design, Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) certification, and 15+ years of relevant experience. Must have demonstrated success in business development, managing large contracts, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key skills

Business Development, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Strategic Growth, Client Relationship Management, Proposal Development, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Active Transportation, Budgeting, Scheduling, Quality Control, Mentoring, Public Agency Engagement, Presentation Skills, Resource Planning

Keywords

Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Active Transportation, Sustainable Design, Placemaking, PLA, ASLA, ULI, Deltek Vision, Greenways, Trails, Environmental Resilience, Social Justice, Public Agencies, Business Acumen, Market Share, Consulting, Project Delivery, Cross-functional Teams, Resource Planning

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