Southwestern University Hiring for Landscape Architect at Georgetown, TX Full Time

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Landscape Architect. This position designs landscaping and grounds, develops construction documents, provides leadership for coordinating with consultants, and interacts well with the Facilities Management staff, students, faculty, and community volunteers. This position will focus on the site development and planning for the campus grounds, landscape and hardscape design, and exterior space programming. This position must be capable of understanding and applying codes and regulations, ensuring the completion of assignments per schedule, and producing quality documentation. Additionally, this position will coordinate with campus members and volunteers and oversee landscaping projects as well as the maintenance of assigned areas of campus.

Primary Duties: responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Advise, plan, design, and oversee the creation, regeneration and development of land areas such as gardens, recreational areas, residential areas, and academic/administrative areas.
• Combine artistic skills with knowledge of human activity and the natural environment in order to help to protect and conserve the environment while integrating native and drought tolerant plants.
• Survey sites and create plans, designs, and drawings using computer-aided design program(s) with a thorough understanding of the objectives of Southwestern University.
• Produce estimates and present proposals to university stakeholders for approval and timelines.
• Coordinate with surveyors, city planners, and civil engineers for projects requiring City of Georgetown permits/approval.
• Coordinate with contractors, Facilities Management staff, and the community to oversee projects as they progress, including the maintenance of newly created and existing gardens, beds, trees, shrubs, etc.
• Serve as the university’s representative in the recruitment, engagement, and oversight of community volunteers.
• Coordinate with architects for the landscaping associated with all new construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and the Supervisor for Grounds Services.
• Provide regularly scheduled landscaping/horticulture training to the Grounds Services team.
• Together with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, implement the overall campus landscaping plan including seasonal projects, summer projects, maintenance, and special events.
• Together with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, negotiate and maintain contracts for supplies and services for the landscaping enhancements made on the campus.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other environmental regulations and policies.
• Develop and control cost estimates for landscaping projects and collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management as applicable.
• Coordinate the purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment in accordance with established purchasing procedures and within the departmental budget.
• Establish and maintain an accurate system of records and reports for all projects and maintenance work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications: Accredited Landscape Architecture Degree; 1-3 years of experience in a comparable role, or in a professional design office; understanding of site feasibility studies, site analysis, site development construction costs, space programming, and ability to work with municipal site development codes; strong planting design skills and understanding of aesthetic principals of design; knowledge of AutoCAD; graphic presentation skills including hand drawing and rendering as well as proficiency in graphic software such as Photoshop, SketchUp or similar programs; proven design and management skills; demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic; knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications; willingness to comply with University Safety Program; possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license; possess strong organizational skills; possess problem solving skills and sound judgment; possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; possess demonstrated skill, knowledge, and experience in all aspects of landscape design and maintenance; willingness to seek training to enhance or learn new skills; ability to manage and administer major programs/projects including budget, planning, staff, and operations; ability to be accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to meet the ongoing mission of the University; ability to work with other University stakeholders to resolve operating problems related to work scheduling, noise, etc.; demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic; willingness to adhere to the University’s core values. Preferred qualification: Landscape Architecture License for the State of Texas preferred, CLARB registration; ArchiCAD or LandFX experience; 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable role, or in a professional design office.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

To apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/100723 Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume, the name and contact information of three professional references, and salary expectation. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. The Committee will review all completed applications until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process. EOE/M/F