Senior University Landscape Architect, Campus Planning

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18+ days

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a University Landscape Architect to lead a team of planners and landscape architects. The role collaborates with Architects, Grounds & Maintenance, Sustainability, Transportation, and academic units to create vibrant campus places that align with Stanford’s mission.

Responsibilities include directing landscape design for major capital projects and guiding the SIP-C program while ensuring regulatory and environmental considerations are integrated.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or related field.
• Ten plus years of professional experience including managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional planning staff by evaluating staffing needs, assigning work, evaluating performance, facilitating the review process, and providing training and development.
• Represent the university on projects to convey planning objectives to Stanford entities and external stakeholders.
• Oversee land use, space planning, and campus design projects.
• Develop conceptual designs for campus improvements including landscapes, malls, plazas, and travel routes.
• Develop written reports and presentations for senior administration and public officials.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in architecture

Job description

Stanford University seeks a University Landscape Architect to lead a team of planners and landscape architects. The role collaborates with Architects, Grounds & Maintenance, Sustainability, Transportation, and academic units to create vibrant campus places that align with Stanford’s mission.

Responsibilities include directing landscape design for major capital projects and guiding the SIP-C program while ensuring regulatory and environmental considerations are integrated.