Posting Number STA00023PO25
Job Family Campus Development
Job Function Facilities Project Management
USC Market Title Facilities Project Manager
to USC Market Title /titles/132360
Job Level P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) University Landscape Architect
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Planning and Construction
State Pay Band 8
Approved Starting Salary $79,302
Advertised Salary Range $79,302- $99,127
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:00am-4:30 pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The ULA oversees the design review of all capital and renovation projects for suitability in addressing landscape impacts, including tree conservation, site protection and restoration. In addition, the ULA will support landscape planning and projects across the USC system, including seven satellite campuses across the state.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Professional Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in Landscape Architecture Degree (MLA). AICP and/or LEED certifications and 10 years work experience.
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software systems. Arc GIS, Sketch-up, and Bluebeam preferred but not required. Prior experience working with facilities management staff is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture, planning, and general knowledge of site engineering principles. Ability to prepare graphic presentations. Skilled at producing, supervising, and reviewing landscape plans. Knowledgeable in reviewing civil and architectural plans. Ability to estimate cost for a broad range of site work projects. On-site construction management skills. Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, superiors, subordinates, associates, A/E teams, contractors, state, local and federal professional personnel and other public and private sector organizations and individuals. Ability tomunicate and collaborate effectively with diverse university staff. Ability to problem-solve and utilize conscious decision-making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provides design assistance and stewardship for environmental projects working with USC Project Managers, USC Facilities Staff, external A/E teams, and directly with University clients as required to ensure projects are appropriately scoped for landscape impacts, and that all standards and specifications are followed during construction to ensure appropriate stewardship for the campus.
Design assistance will include (but not be limited to) developing feasibility concepts, providing preliminary opinions of probable cost, and preparing or supervising the production of construction documents.
Limited project management tasks will be expected including guiding projects through internal approvals, permitting, purchasing and construction administration.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Work closely with the University Architect/AVP for Planning, Design & Construction in support of a variety of efforts, including master plans, bike/pedestrian and general accessibility improvements, signage studies, historic preservation initiatives, and other urban-planning tasks as directed.
Represent the University's interests with governmental and neighborhood entities with current and future impacts to the campus exterior environment, including the City of Columbia and the Department of Transportation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Collaborate with Facilities Services' Grounds Maintenance Services including horticultural, hardscape, and arborist staff to provide support and design oversight including tree conservation, site protection and restoration.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Develop and maintain a list of prioritized landscape and hardscape projects, to include scope and funding criteria, to be prepared when funding bes available to implement projects.
Work with the Development Office to align potential projects with donor initiatives and opportunities.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Maintain overall design standards and goals for the campus exterior environment.
Design standards will be promulgated with internal and external partners.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 01/10/2025
Job Close Date 07/21/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to re.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 21, 2025.
Job Family Campus Development
Job Function Facilities Project Management
USC Market Title Facilities Project Manager
to USC Market Title /titles/132360
Job Level P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) University Landscape Architect
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Planning and Construction
State Pay Band 8
Approved Starting Salary $79,302
Advertised Salary Range $79,302- $99,127
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:00am-4:30 pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The ULA oversees the design review of all capital and renovation projects for suitability in addressing landscape impacts, including tree conservation, site protection and restoration. In addition, the ULA will support landscape planning and projects across the USC system, including seven satellite campuses across the state.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Professional Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in Landscape Architecture Degree (MLA). AICP and/or LEED certifications and 10 years work experience.
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software systems. Arc GIS, Sketch-up, and Bluebeam preferred but not required. Prior experience working with facilities management staff is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture, planning, and general knowledge of site engineering principles. Ability to prepare graphic presentations. Skilled at producing, supervising, and reviewing landscape plans. Knowledgeable in reviewing civil and architectural plans. Ability to estimate cost for a broad range of site work projects. On-site construction management skills. Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, superiors, subordinates, associates, A/E teams, contractors, state, local and federal professional personnel and other public and private sector organizations and individuals. Ability tomunicate and collaborate effectively with diverse university staff. Ability to problem-solve and utilize conscious decision-making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provides design assistance and stewardship for environmental projects working with USC Project Managers, USC Facilities Staff, external A/E teams, and directly with University clients as required to ensure projects are appropriately scoped for landscape impacts, and that all standards and specifications are followed during construction to ensure appropriate stewardship for the campus.
Design assistance will include (but not be limited to) developing feasibility concepts, providing preliminary opinions of probable cost, and preparing or supervising the production of construction documents.
Limited project management tasks will be expected including guiding projects through internal approvals, permitting, purchasing and construction administration.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Work closely with the University Architect/AVP for Planning, Design & Construction in support of a variety of efforts, including master plans, bike/pedestrian and general accessibility improvements, signage studies, historic preservation initiatives, and other urban-planning tasks as directed.
Represent the University's interests with governmental and neighborhood entities with current and future impacts to the campus exterior environment, including the City of Columbia and the Department of Transportation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Collaborate with Facilities Services' Grounds Maintenance Services including horticultural, hardscape, and arborist staff to provide support and design oversight including tree conservation, site protection and restoration.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Develop and maintain a list of prioritized landscape and hardscape projects, to include scope and funding criteria, to be prepared when funding bes available to implement projects.
Work with the Development Office to align potential projects with donor initiatives and opportunities.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Maintain overall design standards and goals for the campus exterior environment.
Design standards will be promulgated with internal and external partners.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 01/10/2025
Job Close Date 07/21/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to re.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 21, 2025.
Job ID: 480367252
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025
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