Job Description
We are seeking a creative and established Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Group Manager for the Raleigh (Morrisville) studio with a heavy emphasis on Master Planning, Land Entitlement, and Rezoning. This individual will be at the helm of overall staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the department.
Are you an established Land Planner / Landscape Architect professional with a background in Master Planning, Land Entitlement and Rezoning?
Do you enjoy public engagement and public speaking?
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy empowering early-career professionals?
Do you want to build a team that specializes in creative design and planning?
As a leader contributing to employee development and management of departmental activity, this individual will ultimately be responsible for:
Managing clients and undertaking business development activities,
Preparation of proposals/ contracts, and
Representing ESP and client(s) in public settings.
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. Exciting projects include large-scale master planned developments, urban infill sites, residential, commercial sites, greenways/park and recreation, and various mixed-use projects, along with various amenities and other recreational project components.
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.
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Required Skills & Experience
A 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 or more years of professional experience with a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
A 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 that are expressive in both sketch and finished formats.
Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
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.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.