Job TitleLandscape Architect, Campus Planning
AgencyTexas A&M University
DepartmentUniversity Architect
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationCollege Station, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job DescriptionLandscape Architect, Campus PlanningHere is a glimpse of the job:Join our team under the supervision of the University Architect. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Integrated Development: Ensure new developments and changes align with Texas A&M University's Campus Master Plan.
- Project Design: Lead the conceptual design and development of smaller non-capital landscape architecture projects.
- Project Management: Oversees and tracks project development to ensure adherence to TAMU Architectural & Landscape Design Standards, TAMU Tree Protection Procedures, TAMUS Facility Design Guidelines, the Campus Master Plan, and all relevant codes and industry standards.
- Campus Aesthetics: Maintain visually pleasing, environmentally friendly, and durable campus grounds.
- Campus Standards and reports: Provides research and analysis, interprets data, and synthesizes recommendations. Develops and maintains landscaping and tree protection guidelines, ensuring climate-appropriate, low-maintenance plants and trees. Regularly updates hardscape and ground plane standards. Produces reports, presentation materials, graphics, and maps. Tracks and reports on campus landscape projects, ensuring compliance and implementation.
- Coordination: Oversee landscape design and construction activities, collaborating with campus representatives, project design professionals, outsourced grounds personnel, and TAMU System FP&C staff.
Who we areThe Office of the University Architect leads the planning, design, and construction changes on campus. We provide project scope and definition, support the creation of memorable architecture, and ensure a unique sense of place. Our team conducts preliminary site planning studies, conceptual design studies, and develops the Program of Requirements (PORs). We also support the design and construction process of campus projects.
What You Need To KnowSalary is commensurate with experience.
A cover letter and resume will be required in our review of your application materials.
This position is located in College Station, TX. Remote/Work from alternate location is not available at this time. QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or closely related field
- Six to seven years of progressively responsible experience in landscape design and maintenance OR any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
Required Licenses and Certifications:- Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Any equivalent combination of experience, education or training is acceptable.
Preferred Education and Experience: - Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
- Experience with landscape planning, design and construction in a university campus setting.
- LEED AP or an understanding of sustainable principles and strategies.
- Experience with ArcGIS and working experience with SketchUp
Opportunities to contribute:- Innovative Solutions: Apply your knowledge of landscape standards, codes, and regulations to create sustainable and innovative designs. Apply your experience with large hardscape and softscape installations, plant material identification and characteristic knowledge to create visually appealing and sustainable designs.
- Team Leadership: Lead and work in teams to present and communicate complex planning concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Professional Growth: Develop your skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office while working on multiple different projects.
Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- 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
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
