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Master Planning Land Entitlement - Group ManagerESP Associates • Morrisville, NC, US
Master Planning Land Entitlement - Group Manager

Master Planning Land Entitlement - Group Manager

ESP Associates • Morrisville, NC, US
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Job Description

Established 35 years ago in Charlotte, NC, ESP Associates, Inc., has a commanding presence in and around the Carolinas. 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.

    • Qualifications :

  • 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.

    • Corporate Information :

    ESP is a multi-discipline design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning / landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

    Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.

    ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including :

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses
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