Landscape Architect

Perkins&Will; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Minneapolis is seeking a Landscape Architect with 8-10+ years of experience to design and manage projects from schematic through construction documents on-site in Minneapolis. You will drive innovative design, coordinate with teams, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, strong communication, and participation in design reviews, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape, architecture or related field is required.
• Professional licensure or accreditation as listed in education section.

Responsibilities

• Executes drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Mentors staff and coordinates with partners, consultants throughout design development.

Skills

BIM

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field observations and measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Cost estimates and calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape/architecture

Professional landscape licensure or 25 years of experience

Accreditation: LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / CPHC/CPHD / ILFI Living Future / RELi AP

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

2D/3D production software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Enscape

VRay

3D printing

Laser cutting

InDesign

Photoshop

Ladybug Climate Studio

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 29, 2026

Locations

• Minnesota
• Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
• On-site
• Landscape Architecture
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LANDS006114

Description

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.

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.

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. Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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. "Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."

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