Studio Leader, Landscape Architecture & Master Planning

Esp-Associates,-Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc in Charleston, SC seeks a Land Planner/Landscape Architect Market Leader to lead the Landscape Architecture and Planning studio. You will supervise staff, manage client relations, and drive growth across regional projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale master plans, urban infill, and mixed-use developments with public engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional land planning / landscape architecture experience.
• Professional registration as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner.
• Strong background in land development design, site and master planning.
• Experience with CD/CA documents, grading, planting and hardscape details.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Landscape Architecture and Planning team in the Charleston office.
• Partner with clients to advance master plans and develop site plans.
• Manage design development, contract documents, cost estimates, and client relations.
• Represent ESP in public meetings and with planning boards.
• Drive business development, proposals, budgets, and backlog reporting.
• Mentor staff and oversee project delivery and QA/QC processes.

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning (accredited program)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc in Charleston, SC seeks a Land Planner/Landscape Architect Market Leader to lead the Landscape Architecture and Planning studio. You will supervise staff, manage client relations, and drive growth across regional projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale master plans, urban infill, and mixed-use developments with public engagement.