Principal Landscape Architect – Partnership Opportunity
📍 Location: Dallas, TX 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time 💰 Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 + Bonus + Partnership Track
We’re searching for a highly motivated Principal Landscape Architect to lead a growing office in Dallas, TX. This is not just another leadership role — it’s a partnership-track opportunity designed for an experienced professional ready to make a long-term impact and build something of lasting value.
If you’re passionate about people, design, business, and community — this is your next big move.
Lead and manage a talented team of landscape architects and designers
Oversee project resourcing, budgets, timelines, and delivery in collaboration with PMs
Drive business development, client acquisition, and retention
Lead performance reviews, hiring, and staff development
Represent the office in client meetings, professional organizations, and the community
Contribute to firm-wide strategic vision and growth
$130,000–$150,000 base salary + performance bonuses
Partnership potential — earn equity and build long-term wealth
Creative freedom and autonomy to run and grow the Dallas office
Support from an established brand and team with deep industry roots
A collaborative, design-forward culture focused on community impact
Licensed PLA in Texas (or ability to obtain quickly)
15+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture
Proven track record in leading teams, delivering complex projects, and growing client relationships
Skilled in project oversight, staff mentoring, and strategic leadership
Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for creative, meaningful design
If you're ready to move beyond just projects and take ownership of your career — this is the opportunity to lead, grow, and truly make your mark.
📩 Apply now or reach out to David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com for a confidential conversation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
