Charleston Landscape Architecture Market Leader

ESP Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston seeks a Market Leader for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture to lead our studio, drive growth, and mentor staff. The role encompasses executive leadership, project oversight, and client development across a multidisciplinary team.

The position focuses on master planning, site design, entitlement management, and public engagement, spanning urban, residential, commercial, and recreational projects with opportunities to shape a growing regional practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning from an accredited program preferred.
• Professional registration as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner.
• 10+ years of professional Land Planning / Landscape Architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Landscape Architecture and Planning team in Charleston office.
• Partner with Clients to advance master plans and site plans; manage entitlement processes.
• Oversee design development, contract documents, cost estimates, client relations, and staff supervision.
• Build the team and drive department growth.
• Present to public officials and planning boards; engage the public.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Public engagement

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelors in Landscape Architecture or Planning

Professional licensure as Landscape Architect or Certified Planner

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston seeks a Market Leader for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture to lead our studio, drive growth, and mentor staff. The role encompasses executive leadership, project oversight, and client development across a multidisciplinary team.

The position focuses on master planning, site design, entitlement management, and public engagement, spanning urban, residential, commercial, and recreational projects with opportunities to shape a growing regional practice.