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Landscape Architect at Perkins & Will in Minneapolis, MN
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeMinneapolis, MN$90k–$119k/yr
Job Description
Landscape Architect
Common and Baseline Responsibilities as a Landscape Architect:
- Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Develops and implements creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Maintains awareness of evolving landscape technology and site engineering systems.
- Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
- Reviews and executes drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Executes responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget.
- Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
- Administers applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
- Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
- Mentors staff.
- Coordinates effectively with partners, colleagues, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies
- BIM
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field observations and measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Cost estimates and calculations
Software
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape, architecture or related field required
- Professional landscape licensure or 25 years of experience in the design profession.
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, ILFI Living Future Accreditation or RELi AP.
Requirements
To join us, you should have:
8-10+ years of experience showcasing work in Landscape Architecture.
8-10+ years of experience showcasing work in Landscape Architecture.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples (no larger than 4MB).
Salary and Benefit Information:
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $89,500 to $119,200.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.