Landscape Architect

Perkins&Will•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$89,500 - $119,200

About The Position

The Landscape Architect contributes to the success of the design team by carrying out all aspects of the design process and addressing project complexities in accordance with firm and project goals and standards of excellence. The role develops creative and innovative design concepts and solutions, keeps current with landscape technology and site engineering systems, and considers the technical implications of design decisions. The Landscape Architect prepares and reviews drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents; performs work within project schedules and budgets; contributes to marketing pursuits, proposals, and interviews; and administers applicable agency review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life-safety. The role also checks documents for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual. The position participates in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups; communicates and provides direction to support strong team performance and design ideas; mentors staff; and coordinates with partners, colleagues, and consultants through schematic design and design development. Technical work may include BIM, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field observations and measurements, life-safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and cost estimates and calculations. The position requires a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field, professional landscape licensure or 25 years of experience in the design profession, and professional accreditation in an area of Living Design. The stated experience requirement is 8–10+ years showcasing work in Landscape Architecture.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience showcasing work in Landscape Architecture.
Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field.
Professional landscape licensure or 25 years of experience in the design profession.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as 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.
Proficiency in BIM, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field observations and measurements, life-safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and cost estimates and calculations.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software and advanced Revit.
Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and 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; and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Submit a resume and work samples no larger than 4 MB when applying.

Responsibilities

Understand and execute the design process and project requirements in alignment with firm and project goals and standards of excellence.
Develop and implement creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team.
Maintain awareness of evolving landscape technology and site engineering systems, and account for technical implications of design decisions.
Review and execute drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Execute project responsibilities within schedule and budget.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Administer applicable agency review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life-safety.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Communicate and provide direction to support high team performance and design ideas.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate with partners, colleagues, and consultants during schematic design and design development.
Perform technical work including site analysis, preliminary design studies, field observations and measurements, specifications, construction contract administration, and cost estimates and calculations.