University Landscape Architect

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a University Landscape Architect to lead landscape design for significant capital projects, guiding a team of planners and landscape architects. The role partners with the University Architect to develop campus frameworks and to implement the SIP-C program across diverse campus spaces.

You will collaborate with Grounds & Maintenance, Sustainability, Transportation, Utilities, Athletics, Housing, and academic units to promote placemaking that aligns with Stanford's

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or other appropriate specialty.
• Ten plus years of professional experience including managerial experience.
• Knowledge of campus planning, landscape design, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and landscape architects to provide direction on landscape design for major capital projects.
• Develop campus planning framework and contribute to the SIP-C program.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and Stanford units to promote placemaking that supports the university mission.
• Oversee land use, space planning, and design projects involving Stanford facilities and lands.
• Prepare written reports and presentations for senior administration, public officials, trustees, and donors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and assess environmental and social impacts.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Project coordination

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in architecture/landscape architecture/planning

Job description

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a LEGACY.”

About University Architect/Campus Planning and Design

As caretakers of a legacy, the University Architect/Campus Planning and Design office (UA/CPD) - a department within Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) - leads an integrated approach of strategic planning and design excellence to support a campus environment consistent with Stanford's status as one of the leading academic/research institutions in the world. UA/CPD is charged with leading the university annual capital plan process, developing long range campus framework strategies, planning and siting new buildings, developing and applying site/architecture guidelines for the design of new buildings and landscape, and advocating responsible stewardship of the land through sustainable design.

About the role

The University Landscape Architect partners with the University Architect to establish a clear campus planning framework, leads a team of planners and landscape architects to provide direction on landscape design for significant capital projects, collaborates with team members to develop the Stanford Infrastructure Program for campus connective elements (SIP-C), and leads efforts to develop vibrant campus places that support the culture of the Stanford community.The University Landscape Architect works with architects, consultants, and university colleagues in Grounds & Maintenance, Sustainability, Transportation, Utilities and Water, Athletics & Recreation, Housing, and all of the academic schools and units to advocate for placemaking that supports the university mission.The University Landscape Architect develops conceptual designs for specific campus improvements including landscape plantings, tree relocation, malls, courtyards, plazas, outdoor lighting, art, and travel routes and parking for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians.

Core Duties:

• 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 universityplanning and design objectives, context, and spatial and aestheticdirections to Stanford entities, local communities, and theirplanning-related staffs.

• Oversee land use, institutional space planning, and universityand community design projects involving Stanford facilities orlands.

• Provide design and review oversight for specific universityimprovement projects. Liaison among the school/unit, LBRE, and/or SHC onplanning. Strategizes for multiple spaces at one time, which may includeboth on- and off-campus spaces.

• Develop written reports and recommendations, and makepresentations of various planning and development initiatives for senioradministration, public officials, trustees, donors, and the public atlarge.

• Interpret and promote academic land use and planning objectivesin relationship to Stanford's commercial and infrastructuredevelopment.

• Evaluate Stanford's planning and development activities forregulatory compliance and related local environmental and socialimpacts.

• Assist in the selection of design, planning, and other technicalconsultants and monitor their performance.

Minimum Education:

Advanced degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, orother appropriate specialty.

Minimum Experience:

Ten plus years of professional experience including managerialexperience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to oversee and direct staff.

• Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large, complexprojects.

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate strongand collaborative internal and external relationships.

• Ability to apply current industry knowledge and technicaladvances to jobs.

• Verbal, graphic, and oral communication skills to explaindesign.

• Experience working with varied client groups, governmentofficials, and regulatory agencies.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class CDriver’s License.