Duke University Landscape Architect
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) · Durham, NC · 4 mo ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
About This Organization
Duke University
Job Duties
- 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
- Afford assistance 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
Required 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
Other Info
- At Duke University, we value thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and the distinctive character of our campus.
- As the University Landscape Architect, you will play a central role in shaping and sustaining Duke’s outdoor environments—ensuring they reflect our historic context, climate commitments, and high standards of aesthetic quality.
- Reporting to the Director of Planning & Design, you will join the Office of Planning & Design, a multidisciplinary team with expertise in campus planning, architecture, landscape architecture, CAD, and GIS.
- Together, you will guide the planning, design, and long-term stewardship of Duke’s campus landscape.
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