Associate University Landscape Architect (Landscape Architect)

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

CAPITAL PLANNING (UA-UART-IUBLA)
Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable while supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.
A unit within Capital Planning and Facilities, Landscape Architecture plans, designs, and manages all site and landscape improvements for new construction and the renovation of existing facilities at Indiana University. Landscape Architecture staff also help create master, land use, and open space plans that guide the future development of all IU campuses.
At CPF, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from our mission to create campuses and communities that keep our faculty, staff and students feeling safe, supported and included. It is through these diverse experiences and perspectives that we will thrive in the future as a team that actively represents Indiana University's commitment to diversity and equity.
Responsible for project management of landscape architectural projects at times through all phases of a project from conception to completion and also when the scope of work has
Acts as project lead on the design of new site construction, additions and remodeling projects throughout the IU system.
Works with CPF staff and users to define the exterior space needs, prepare budgets, and direct the work of outside architectural firms hired for each project; monitors projects to ensure
Recommends the services of private architectural, engineering and consulting firms.
Maintains relationships with facilities leadership staff of all campuses throughout the system.
Participates in planning for all aspects of the physical environment of the campuses.
Identifies and leads basic and highly complex landscape projects for the design of new site construction, additions, and renovation projects by defining and designing the exterior space in coordination with project teams and independent contractors.
Monitors the production of construction documents to include drawings and specifications. Monitors the construction of projects to assure that materials, methods, and workmanship comply with contract documents.
Evaluates landscape, site, pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems as well as drainage and stormwater systems and identifies areas for improvement.
Reviews and makes recommendations regarding project budgets, cost estimates, and fee proposals of private firms. Negotiates contracts and fee proposals, manages consultants, and schedules project work.
Provides professional guidance to all faculty and staff requiring landscape architectural design services. Serves as liaison between the University Architect's Office, contract architects, University officials, and user groups relative to the construction and renovation of University facilities.
Designs and monitors the development of landscape architectural standards and guidelines.
Assists other staff architects with code review for state, local, and ADA code compliance.
Regularly provides guidance to other Landscape Architects.
May make policy and procedural recommendations to manager for increased efficiency of operations.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
8 years in landscape architecture, construction project management, or related field

Registered Landscape Architect within the State of Indiana Upon Date of Hire

Evaluation of landscape architectural proposals
Negotiation with outside architects and consultants regarding designs, fees, projects costs/scope
Analysis of project budgets
Ability to understand and communicate complicated landscape architectural alternatives and proposed solutions
Demonstrated experience in, and advanced skills in project management and project communications
The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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