Landscape Architect

®; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Charleston, SC is seeking a Landscape Architect to manage projects through all design phases, developing urban spaces, parks, and street networks. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to translate client goals into executable plans and ensure quality from concept to installation.

The role emphasizes strong client engagement, growth opportunities in business development, and leadership of project teams while delivering sustainable, resilient landscapes across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• SC licensure or ability to obtain licensure.
• 6+ years of progressive Landscape Architecture experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Experience delivering projects in the Southeast with public/private clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical aspects of projects.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Lead or assist project teams on future projects.
• Assist with invoicing and budgeting.
• Prepare plans, reports, proposals, and track budgets.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Client relationship development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Licensed Landscape Architect in South Carolina

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Design empowers people. It inspires place and community and the realization of their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired places with a commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. We take a systems‑based design approach and believe that the best solutions of our community, hospitality, and urban design work are the products of our inquisitiveness and diverse perspectives. Our multidisciplinary team unites all aspects of a project through the practice of landscape architecture. We are skilled in the art of collaboration and communication and engage our work in concert with architects, engineers, and environmental scientists.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our team in Charleston, SC. As a Landscape Architect, you would be a contributor on our professional consulting services team. You will work independently to manage projects of varying complexity through all phases of a project lifecycle. You will be planning and designing urban space, commercial, residential, roadway or green space projects.

You will also build new and foster existing relationships with clients and contractors as well as guide clients and teams through all phases or design and facilitate a smooth transition to an installed project. This role will offer opportunities for professional growth in business development.

You apply creative and detailed design principals, perfecting a landscape plan that fully accommodates a client’s desires and aesthetic tastes. You will work closely with clients, designers and construction staff, peer professionals, vendors and municipal agents to oversee the arc of a project to successful completion.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical aspects of assigned projects.

• Support Business Development Initiatives.

• May manage and lead other team members while working on projects in the future if desired.

• May perform or assist Project Managers with invoicing, managing and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.

• Responsible for preparing plans and reports, writing proposals, budget monitoring and trend tracking.

• Ensures effective communication and coordination on projects between other project participants, including planners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and clients.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with public and private sectors in the Southeast.

• Technical expert in all relevant areas of design and various design methods.

• Possesses excellent time management skills and has a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.

• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

• Proficient in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Effective communication skills and ability to lead teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program.

• Licensed by state of South Carolina in Landscape Architecture or equivalent Licensure or ability to obtain.

• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive relevant experience in Landscape Architecture.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job; other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.