What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Landscape Architect position at The University of Kansas?
Position Overview
The Project Manager - Landscape Architect position serves as the project manager on landscape architecture projects or as landscape architectural support on architectural and engineering projects. Duties may include feasibility studies, planning, design, estimating, construction administration and coordinating outside Landscape Architecture consultants such that the standards, needs, and requirements of the University are following both code requirements and design aesthetics. This position will prepare, review and provide compliance code footprints and specifications for Capital projects, assuring that all specifications, codes, policies and design standards are met. Provides ADA code requirements for the landscape portion of projects.
This position is Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm.
Facilities Planning & Development within KU Operations provide design, construction and safety services for campus buildings and outdoor areas. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the University's academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U. S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
35% - Project Management or Landscape Architecture Support for Design Development, Construction, Project Closeout and As-built Documents:
Responsible as a project team member in a landscape architecture role. Provide the Project Manager and project team members with landscape architect support in either a design role or to review consultant work and to help make decisions or provide recommendations regarding design and construction issues. Help PM to coordinate and assure work is done properly, as noted in PM tasks/roles above.
15% - Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as requested by the University Architect, FPD Director, University Engineer and supervisor, in support of tasks and areas of responsibility assigned to the FPD office.
Physical ability to negotiate stairs, ladders and rough terrain of construction sites, and constrained spaces.
Required Qualifications
A complete application consists of a cover letter, resume and three professional references.
Application review will begin on Monday, February 10th and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Mark Reiske
dcmmlr@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$79,000
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5
Application Review Begins
Monday February 10, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Monday February 24, 2025
The Project Manager - Landscape Architect position serves as the project manager on landscape architecture projects or as landscape architectural support on architectural and engineering projects. Duties may include feasibility studies, planning, design, estimating, construction administration and coordinating outside Landscape Architecture consultants such that the standards, needs, and requirements of the University are following both code requirements and design aesthetics. This position will prepare, review and provide compliance code footprints and specifications for Capital projects, assuring that all specifications, codes, policies and design standards are met. Provides ADA code requirements for the landscape portion of projects.
This position is Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm.
Facilities Planning & Development within KU Operations provide design, construction and safety services for campus buildings and outdoor areas. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the University's academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U. S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
35% - Project Management or Landscape Architecture Support for Design Development, Construction, Project Closeout and As-built Documents:
- Provide construction administration services as either Project Manager or in a support role. Serve as Project Manager (PM) on assigned projects or as landscape architecture support. Prepare or manage highly diverse and complex design development options and construction documents within the approved funding limits and projected project schedule as either the project manager or in a support role from project need analysis phase through project construction, with a focus on the design development, construction, project closeout, as-built documents and resolution phases. Prepare or oversee the preparation of construction documents. If serving as Construction Manager, coordinate with and manage the project under guidance and direction from the PM. Review and make decisions regarding complex designs. Manage the preparation of the code footprints and temporary egress plans as needed to comply with the State of Kansas, Office of Facilities Planning and Management (OFPM) and the Kansas State Fire Marshall Office (KSFMO) policies.
- Prepare or manage the preparation of the detailed specifications using Master Spec. Work with KU Facilities Services delegated representative(s) during project development and construction. Assist construction managers and Facilities Services in solving unforeseen design problems, interpreting the design intent, preparing documents for contractual changes, and participating in final inspections. Work with the City of Lawrence on cross jurisdictional project issues.
- Serve as a representative of the University's interests. Initiate and conduct project pre-construction conferences which include all involved parties. File and distribute project communications.
- Review and approve shop drawings confirming that they meet the intent of the construction documents.
- Make periodic site visits at appropriate intervals to review and observe progress of construction work, reporting questionable items to consultant of record for appropriate follow up action/directions to the Contractor. Identify field problems and work with the project team to develop solutions. Receive departmental requests for changes to the work, prepare technical description of changes and forward to PM and/or consultant of record to request pricing proposals. Review proposed design changes and change order proposals, and forward written recommendations to the FPD PM, consultant, and Contractor.
- Schedule substantial completion, final and warranty inspections and assist the consultant of record or PM in developing a punch list of incomplete or unsatisfactory work for the Contractor to complete. Ensure punch list and warranty items are completed in a timely manner. All work shall be performed in accordance with the By-Laws of the State Board of Technical Profession, Policies and Procedures of OFPM and the University's design standards and applicable codes.
- Responsibility as Project Manager (PM) for projects that are landscaping or exterior site improvements in nature. Serve as Project Manager (PM) on assigned projects or as landscape architecture support. Management and coordination of a project team preparing a diverse range of landscape or site design development options and construction documents within the approved funding limits, from project program development through the completion of construction, for multiple concurrent projects. Review and make decisions regarding complex design concepts. Projects may also include exterior improvements to campus settings.
- Prepare rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for various phases of the project that include all project costs. Or assist a cost estimator in the preparation of a ROM estimate. As landscape architect, take a lead role or assist in preparation of programs for projects over $1,500,000 in construction costs.
- Coordinate with other KU departments including but not limited to Facilities Services, Space Management, Information Technology, KU Police Department, and Environment, Health & Safety during project Evaluation phase. In addition to coordination within KU, coordinate with City of Lawrence and State of Kansas as needed. At all times, serve as a representative of FPD and KU, and as such, deal with consultants, clients, administrators and colleagues in a professional, objective, collaborative and cooperative manner.
Responsible as a project team member in a landscape architecture role. Provide the Project Manager and project team members with landscape architect support in either a design role or to review consultant work and to help make decisions or provide recommendations regarding design and construction issues. Help PM to coordinate and assure work is done properly, as noted in PM tasks/roles above.
15% - Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as requested by the University Architect, FPD Director, University Engineer and supervisor, in support of tasks and areas of responsibility assigned to the FPD office.
- Develop reports and present information regarding projects.
- Assist with updates to the KU Design Standards.
- Participate in staff meetings and continuing education programs.
- Comply with and support directions and decisions made by the University Architect, FPD Director and University Engineer.
- Ensure all project tracking is entered into the CMMS (or Maximo) promptly and accurately. This includes estimates, expenditures, and all project related activity.
- As PM, verify that each assigned projects database information is current and accurate on an ongoing basis.
- Provide the campus master plan Project Manager and project team members with landscape architect support necessary to either update or develop a new master plan. Be the Project Manager on landscape master plan revisions or updates.
Physical ability to negotiate stairs, ladders and rough terrain of construction sites, and constrained spaces.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- If not currently licensed with the State of Kansas as a Landscape Architect, shall meet the requirements to apply for a State of Kansas Intern Certificate or Professional license. Must acquire a State of Kansas license within 12 months of employment.
- Five (5) years of related experience in the design and construction industry.
- Three (3) years of experience working in a landscape architectural, architectural, engineering or construction office, with experience in landscape architecture; or experience working in a related building construction field, in similar roles.
- Licensed landscape architect in the State of Kansas.
- Five (5) years of experience working in an Architectural or Engineering office, or in a related building construction field.
- Experience in a landscape architecture role.
- Estimating experience.
- Experience with site hardscaping including sidewalks, stairs, streets and parking lots.
- Experience with university, college, educational or governmental facilities.
A complete application consists of a cover letter, resume and three professional references.
Application review will begin on Monday, February 10th and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Mark Reiske
dcmmlr@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$79,000
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5
Application Review Begins
Monday February 10, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Monday February 24, 2025
Salary : $79,000
