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University of California, Berkeley · 2 days ago

Campus Landscape Architect (0489U), Physical and Environmental Planning Group - #82662

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $241K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. The Campus Landscape Architect will oversee landscape design and management across campus properties, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and enhancing the quality of life on campus.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Harrison Chan

Responsibilities

Working with individual project managers, ensures landscape design complies with larger campus placemaking and stewardship goals

Oversees plan review for projects with landscape scope, in coordination with Landscape Services

Works with external consultants to follow campus design standards, campus design guidelines, and the approved plant palette and guidelines in the Landscape Climate Adaptation Plan; reviews exception requests with the Campus Architect for approval

Coordinates with and advises campus facilities staff responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the campus landscape

Resolves issues/problems requiring specialized knowledge and is widely recognized and consulted by campus staff for expert knowledge in landscape architecture

Designs small landscape installations for installation by Campus Grounds staff

Supports long-range physical and environmental planning led by the Director of Planning and senior planners

Ensures campus landscape and open space projects support and advance applicable plans, policies, and practices identified in various campus planning documents

Leads and/or participates in ongoing efforts related to the care and improvement of the campus physical environment, including but not limited to: landscape and grounds planning and placemaking; infrastructure and stormwater management planning; design, construction, and operations; protection and promotion of tree and shrub diversity; coordination of outdoor art, memorial trees/benches, signage/wayfinding, and landscape furniture; and transportation planning

As directed by the Assistant Vice Chancellor/Campus Architect, prepares, updates, and executes landscape focused planning efforts and contributes to the development of project-specific design guidelines

Chairs the Campus Small Project Design Review Committee

Serves as a technical expert and provides advice and guidance relating to landscape architecture to all levels of the organization, including planning staff, project managers, Grounds, and senior campus leadership

Coordinates and leads other staff in ensuring investments in the campus landscape support other strategic campus objectives, including design excellence, operational efficiency, climate adaptation, and cost effectiveness

As directed and in partnership with the Campus Architect, serve as a key resource related to the campus landscape heritage and landscape planning issues in public settings, including public meetings and with other local agencies

Manage campus landscape projects of interest to external donors, alumni, and other members of the public

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureUrban DesignProject ManagementHorticultureCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Expert knowledge in landscape architecture and urban design

Commitment to design excellence and placemaking, as substantiated by portfolio of previous projects

Advanced or working knowledge in horticulture, particularly in California and in campus settings, or similar institutional environments

Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including expert level political acumen and negotiation skills

Expert skills in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short- and long-range organizational development goals

Expert analytical and project management skills

Experience working with and managing complex urban design and landscape projects

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Master's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or other planning or environmental related field and/or equivalent experience/training