Senior Campus Landscape Architect - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Campus Landscape Architect is an experienced landscape architect professional who provides technical expertise, mentorship, and project leadership for the Landscape & Natural Resources team within Design Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Lead Campus Landscape Architect, this position assists with the planning, design, and coordination of functional, visually compelling, sustainable and user-focused exterior spaces across campus. Serving as a key member of the design team, the Senior Campus Landscape Architect contributes site and landscape design expertise to capital and in-house projects and renovations, reviews plans, and ensures design intent is realized. The position also mentors less-experienced staff and provides guidance on complex projects, ensuring work aligns with campus standards, institutional priories, and stakeholder expectations. Acting as a resource for the team, campus stakeholders and consultants, the Senior Campus Landscape Architect helps translate design vision into functional, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and engaging exterior environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Licensed Professional Landscape Architect
Minimum of five (5) years in landscape architecture or related field
Demonstrated experience in leading large programs of work
Advanced knowledge of landscape systems, components and construction methods
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to influence areas outside the technical area of expertise in a positive way and make actionable contributions to the team
Proficient with a variety of software to include AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and the Adobe Creative Suite
Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
Eight (8) or more years in landscape architecture or related field
Five (5) or more years as a licensed Professional Landscape Architect
Experience managing landscape architecture initiatives in higher education or large institutional environments

Responsibilities

Assists with managing site and landscape focused capital projects through programming, design, and construction. This includes working with UT/UTK project managers, UTK Faculty/Staff, external design teams, and external contractors.
Assist with site and landscape design direction across all UTK capital projects.
Provide design assistance to include, but not limited to, feasibility studies, programming, master planning activities, and signage studies.
Perform site observations of ongoing capital and in-house construction projects and prepares written documentation of such observations and works with appropriate parties to make corrective actions in a timely manner.
Assists in edits to the campus standards and guidelines, including the Landscape Vision & Site Standards.
Creates conceptual graphics, illustrations, massing studies, etc., for potential future projects.
Collaborate with the Landscape Services unit within Facilities Services to design new planting and planting renovation projects.
Provide direction for campus signage placement and installation.
Reviews and approves temporary signage requests, including placement of building banners.
Provides guidance for the development, relocation, and maintenance of campus sculptures.
Mentor and guide less-experienced landscape designers and student interns
Share technical knowledge, design strategies, and project management techniques to support professional development
Serve as a resource for team members regarding design standards, technical questions, and best practices
Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange within the Landscape & Natural Resources team
Contribute to a positive and accountable team culture aligned with Design Services priorities