Senior Landscape Architect & Master Planning Leader

ESP Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston seeks a creative Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Market Leader to head the studio, oversee staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the team.

You will lead business development, prepare proposals, manage client relations, and represent ESP in public settings while guiding design excellence across large-scale master plans, urban infill, and mixed-use projects.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Experience with land development design, site and master planning, and CD/CA oversight.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and direction of Landscape Architecture and Planning team in the Charleston office.
• Partner with clients to advance master plans, small area plans, site plans, and entitlements.
• Manage design development, contract documents, cost estimates, and client relations.
• Build the team and drive growth of the department.
• Represent ESP in public settings and engage with public officials and boards.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Public engagement

Communication skills

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Professional registration (L.A. or Certified Planner)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Sketchup

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston seeks a creative Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Market Leader to head the studio, oversee staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the team.

You will lead business development, prepare proposals, manage client relations, and represent ESP in public settings while guiding design excellence across large-scale master plans, urban infill, and mixed-use projects.