Landscape Architect, Campus Planning

Friends Of The Texas A&m University Libraries • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Landscape Architect for Campus Planning at Texas A&M University will work under the supervision of the University Architect to ensure that new developments align with the Campus Master Plan. This role involves leading the design and management of landscape architecture projects, maintaining campus aesthetics, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or closely related field.
• Six to seven years of progressively responsible experience in landscape design and maintenance or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience with landscape planning, design, and construction in a university campus setting.
• LEED AP or understanding of sustainable principles and strategies.
• Experience with ArcGIS and working experience with SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new developments and changes align with Texas A&M University's Campus Master Plan.
• Lead the conceptual design and development of smaller non-capital landscape architecture projects.
• Oversee and track project development to ensure adherence to TAMU Architectural & Landscape Design Standards and relevant codes.
• Maintain visually pleasing, environmentally friendly, and durable campus grounds.
• Provide research and analysis, interpret data, and synthesize recommendations for landscaping and tree protection guidelines.
• Regularly update hardscape and ground plane standards and produce reports, presentation materials, graphics, and maps.
• Track and report on campus landscape projects, ensuring compliance and implementation.
• Oversee landscape design and construction activities, collaborating with campus representatives and project design professionals.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while employed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees