Master Planning & Landscape Architecture Group Leader

Esp Associates; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates seeks an experienced Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Group Manager for our Raleigh (Morrisville) studio to lead master planning and entitlement efforts. You will direct staff, engage with clients, and manage complex projects from concept through implementation.

The role emphasizes public engagement, business development, and coordinating with public/private clients while mentoring a growing team in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Civil Engineering from an accredited program preferred.
• Professional registration as a Landscape Architect, Certified Planner, or Professional Engineer.
• 8+ years of professional experience with a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
• Strong background in the land development design industry, Site and Master Planning, Rezoning & Entitlement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with strong freehand illustrations, renderings and graphics skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup), Microsoft Office.
• Excellent financial management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adjust to project priorities and requests of multiple clients.
• Experience working with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards related to land development design and related entitlement processes.
• Strong business development skills along with knowledge of the local land development market.
• Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types.
• Ability to liaise with public and private sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, government officials and the public.
• Experience with developing and following a formalized QA/QC program.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and direction of Landscape Architecture and Planning team in our Raleigh (Morrisville) studio.
• Partnering with Clients to advance master plans, develop site plans, managing the rezoning & entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
• Management of master planning, rezoning and entitlement process, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring.
• Building the team and overall growth of department.
• Presentations to Public officials and Planning boards, along with public engagement.
• Business development and marketing of clients including networking, active participation in professional development forums, presenting work to professional organizations, writing proposals, and maintaining budgets and backlog reporting for projected work.
• Project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Business development

Team mentoring

Public speaking

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Professional licensure

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESP Associates seeks an experienced Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Group Manager for our Raleigh (Morrisville) studio to lead master planning and entitlement efforts. You will direct staff, engage with clients, and manage complex projects from concept through implementation.

The role emphasizes public engagement, business development, and coordinating with public/private clients while mentoring a growing team in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.