Senior Landscape Architect

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

74d • $36 - $60

About The Position

Facilities Management is a department within University Services which is composed of the departments and people who deliver the non-academic operations across the University of Minnesota system. Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all buildings, grounds and the energy management needs of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Facilities Management works to provide a safe, reliable and welcoming campus in support of the University's mission of teaching, research and outreach. FM's responsibilities include over 25 million square feet in more than 280 buildings across 1200 acres in the Twin Cities. Landcare is an operations unit within Facilities Management, responsible for campus design and maintenance. This position designs landscaping projects, manages landscape project installations, coordinates campus mitigation and restoration activities related to construction, manages campus assets, and directs daily activities of student assistants.

Requirements

• Accredited degree in landscape architecture.
• Four years of experience in project design implementation (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcMap, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Six years of experience in site/landscape project design and implementation.
• Professional registration as a landscape architect.

Responsibilities

• Designs landscaping projects - 35%
• Assists University Landscape Architect with development of conceptual designs, drawings, reports and illustrations.
• When delegated, represents University Landscape Architect/Landcare in meetings and/or written communications.
• Leads development of detailed landscape plans and specifications from conceptual designs.
• Generates detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates and project budgets.
• Negotiates with customers regarding budget and design intent when appropriate.
• Manages landscape project installations - 25%
• Schedules labor and equipment resources and vendors activities to achieve project deadlines.
• Directs the work of University crews and contractors.
• Solicits price quotes and competitive bids from vendors.
• Purchases materials and coordinates delivery for project installations.
• Provides direction in the field when necessary.
• Inspects work to ensure compliance with design intent and University standards.
• Coordinates construction mitigation and restoration activities - 20%
• Collaborates with project teams to establish campus protection expectations and procedures.
• Inspects project sites to enforce campus protection procedures.
• Coordinates site restoration services including scheduling staff and vendors.
• Inspects site restoration work to ensure compliance with University standards.
• Manages campus assets - 10%
• Collects and processes field data for Landcare layers in campus GIS.
• Assists in developing maps necessary for maintenance operations.
• Assists with yearly plant replacement initiative.
• Assists in developing site-specific management plans.
• Assists with directing daily activities of design students - 10%
• Trains students in department procedures and standards.
• Prioritizes and schedules student tasks.
• Oversees student work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree