Raleigh Landscape Architecture and Master Planning Lead

ESP Associates, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual/绩

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Raleigh is seeking a Market Leader for Land Planning/Landscape Architecture to lead staffing, supervision, and growth of the studio nestled in a modern urban office near Oberlin Village.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, team-building, and client-focused project leadership. The Market Lead will drive business development, oversee master planning and site design, manage project teams, and represent the firm in public settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning from an accredited program preferred.
• Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and direction of Landscape Architecture and Planning team in the Raleigh office.
• Partnering with Clients to advance master plans / small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, managing the rezoning & entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
• Management of design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, 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.
• Partnering with clients to advance master plans/ small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, manage the entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
• 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

Business development

Public speaking

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning

Professional licensure: LA or Certified Planner

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in Raleigh is seeking a Market Leader for Land Planning/Landscape Architecture to lead staffing, supervision, and growth of the studio nestled in a modern urban office near Oberlin Village.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, team-building, and client-focused project leadership. The Market Lead will drive business development, oversee master planning and site design, manage project teams, and represent the firm in public settings.