University Landscape Architect

Together, you will guide the planning, design, and long-term stewardship of Duke’s campus landscape. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience Landscape Architecture licensure preferred Higher education or campus environment experience preferred Be Bold. What You’ll Do: Partner with campus user groups, departments, and leadership to understand needs and priorities for exterior campus spaces Collaborate with consulting landscape architects, architects, civil and environmental engineers throughout all phases of planning and design for capital projects Develop landscape design plans and oversee implementation of small-scale landscape improvement projects Assist with the selection and coordination of planning and design consultants Maintain and enforce Duke’s landscape design guidelines and standards Ensure all site and landscape projects align with the University Master Plan Support established working groups and committees related to project planning and design Stay current with trends, pedagogy, and best practices in landscape architecture and campus planning Prepare visual and written materials and present landscape-focused initiatives to Duke senior leadership, as needed Perform related duties in support of campus planning and design initiatives Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of landscape architecture, campus planning, and design Proven experience producing, supervising, and reviewing landscape plans Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related software Strong graphic and visual communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, internal clients, and external consultants Excellent written communication skills, including drafting reports, memos, and planning documents Choose Duke. Thirteen years of training under a licensed Architect may be substituted for the above education and experience per N.C. Board of Architecture. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.