Alta Planning + Design
Landscape Architecture / Urban Design Market Leader - Northern California
Alta Planning + Design, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Landscape Architecture / Urban Design Market Leader - Northern California
Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Landscape Architecture/Urban Design Market Leader to join our growing Oakland office design team. This role offers the opportunity to lead business development and strategic growth throughout Northern California, establishing Alta’s presence and reputation with local city and regional government clients. The successful candidate will drive a high‑quality, collaborative approach that defines our work while advancing sustainable landscape design and active transportation.
Day to Day
Day‑to‑day responsibilities for this role include:
Leading business development efforts throughout Northern California, including identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships with local city 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.
Contributing to revenue growth targets for the Landscape Architecture business line in Northern California.
Building and maintaining relationships with key decision‑makers at public agencies, participating in industry events, and representing Alta in the professional community.
Providing leadership and technical expertise to the California Landscape Architecture design teams, collaborating with planning, engineering, and data disciplines as needed.
Mentoring design staff and contributing to internal professional development and training of the design team.
Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Workload balancing for the California Design team.
Preparing schedules, budgets, and scopes of services for projects.
Providing quality control over team deliverables.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:
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) registration.
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.
Proficiency in an enterprise‑wide resource planning and project management tool.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Preferred
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience working in urban, rural, suburban, land use contexts.
Experience using Deltek Vision.
Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees, such as ASLA or ULI.
What We Offer
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.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in Oakland is
$135,000-$155,000
annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill‑sets, and qualifications.
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full‑time employees:
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.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Design, Business Development, and Management
Industries : Architecture and Planning, Community Development and Urban Planning, and Civil Engineering
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Day to Day
Day‑to‑day responsibilities for this role include:
Leading business development efforts throughout Northern California, including identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships with local city 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.
Contributing to revenue growth targets for the Landscape Architecture business line in Northern California.
Building and maintaining relationships with key decision‑makers at public agencies, participating in industry events, and representing Alta in the professional community.
Providing leadership and technical expertise to the California Landscape Architecture design teams, collaborating with planning, engineering, and data disciplines as needed.
Mentoring design staff and contributing to internal professional development and training of the design team.
Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Workload balancing for the California Design team.
Preparing schedules, budgets, and scopes of services for projects.
Providing quality control over team deliverables.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:
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) registration.
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.
Proficiency in an enterprise‑wide resource planning and project management tool.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Preferred
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience working in urban, rural, suburban, land use contexts.
Experience using Deltek Vision.
Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees, such as ASLA or ULI.
What We Offer
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.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in Oakland is
$135,000-$155,000
annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill‑sets, and qualifications.
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full‑time employees:
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.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Design, Business Development, and Management
Industries : Architecture and Planning, Community Development and Urban Planning, and Civil Engineering
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