Director of Placemaking + Community Design

Director of Placemaking Community Design

Planning Landscape Architecture Architecture Leadership

Fisher is seeking a Director of Placemaking Community Design to lead and grow a multidisciplinary planning landscape architecture and architecture practice. This senior leadership role is ideal for a placemaking urban design or community design leader who brings a strong background in strategic growth client development and people leadership and who is passionate about shaping vibrant people-centered communities.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Director will drive practice growth market expansion and design excellence while delivering high-quality financially successful projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow a thriving practice lead high-performing teams and play a visible role in the continued evolution of a collaborative firm recognized for excellence in placemaking and community design.

If youre ready to lead impactful placemaking and community design work while shaping the future of a growing multidisciplinary practice we invite you to apply and start the conversation with Fisher.

About Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide empowering our teams to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering transportation engineering electrical engineering landscape architecture architecture planning environmental services land surveying GIS construction inspection precast and construction engineering each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What Youll Do as Director of Placemaking Community Design

• Lead the strategic direction growth and financial performance of the Placemaking Community Design practice providing award-winning work while achieving annual revenue and profitability targets.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute business development and growth strategies.
• Secure work from existing and new clients in support of the annual business plan and strategic initiatives.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with clients partners and industry stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue market opportunities while representing Fisher through industry leadership and engagement.
• Ensure successful project delivery through accountable Project Managers with oversight of budgets schedules quality and client satisfaction.
• Oversee proposal development to clearly communicate value and align with firm standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines and geographies to deliver integrated multi-disciplinary solutions.
• Build lead and retain a high-performing team through mentoring coaching and performance management.
• Support employee development through career planning skill building and learning opportunities.
• Partner with HR to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and aligned with business and financial goals.
• Lead by example demonstrating accountability professionalism and alignment with the firms Core Values and Clientship philosophy.
• Travel as required (approximately 25%).

What You Bring Your Expertise as a Director of Placemaking Community Design

Leadership Profile

• Leads with integrity and accountability modeling Fishers Core Values and Clientship philosophy while setting clear expectations and driving performance through coaching and ownership.
• Brings strong organizational leadership using financial insight to drive growth and performance.
• Builds trust and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively and acts decisively translating strategy into action.
• Committed to building long-term client and partner relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Planning Landscape Architecture Architecture or a related field; Masters preferred.
• 15 years of experience in technical professional services including senior leadership roles with responsibility for strategy growth and financial performance.
• Broad knowledge of Landscape Architecture Planning and Architecture with deep expertise in at least one discipline.
• Proven success leading the full client lifecycle and executing strategic growth plans and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities build trusted client relationships and deliver results in competitive environments.

Why Youll Love Working at Fisher

• Shape whats next. Step into a key leadership role with meaningful influence over strategy growth and the future of a growing firm.
• Lead with impact. Drive business performance and build trusted client relationships that support sustainable growth.
• Build exceptional teams. Lead and mentor a talented collaborative team in a culture that values accountability development and growth.
• Work in a culture of trust and excellence. Thrive in an environment that sets high expectations while fostering collaboration transparency and strong professional relationships.
• Sustain success. Benefit from a flexible work environment that supports professional excellence and personal well-being.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters Your Career Thrives. Shape community-impacting projects while guiding teams and clients growing a practice and influencing firm strategy in placemaking and community design. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Salary Range $175000-$205000

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience qualifications/education and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected valued and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

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