Lead Landscape Architect & Master Planning Studio

ESP Associates, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) employer match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tiered health, vision & dental

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a seasoned Land Planner/Landscape Architect Market Leader to head the Landscape Architecture & Master Planning studio. The role oversees staffing, supervision, and growth, while delivering master plans and site designs for diverse projects.

The leader will drive client engagement, proposals, and marketing efforts, manage project teams, and represent ESP in public settings. A strong background in land development and senior leadership is essential.

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.
• Strong knowledge of land development design, site and master planning, and CD/CA processes.
• Experience with local codes, zoning, and entitlement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Landscape Architecture and Planning team in the Raleigh office.
• Partner with clients to advance master plans and site plans; manage entitlements and approvals.
• Oversee design development, contract documents, estimates, and client relations.
• Build the team and drive department growth.
• Present to public officials and planning boards; engage with the public.
• Drive business development and marketing, manage budgets and backlog.
• Prepare project contracts, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Public presentations

Team mentoring

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a seasoned Land Planner/Landscape Architect Market Leader to head the Landscape Architecture & Master Planning studio. The role oversees staffing, supervision, and growth, while delivering master plans and site designs for diverse projects.

The leader will drive client engagement, proposals, and marketing efforts, manage project teams, and represent ESP in public settings. A strong background in land development and senior leadership is essential.