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PEBL Design
Minneapolis, MN
Landscape Architect – Design Lead - (3+ years experience)
We are seeking a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to manage projects from inception through completion, lead design efforts, and engage directly with discerning clients on architecturally driven, high-end residential projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design process on multiple projects, collaborating closely with architects, clients, and consultants.
Manage projects through all phases: design, documentation, permitting, construction administration, and project close-out.
Prepare and deliver proposals, contracts, and invoices; assist in overall project administration.
Produce high-quality design documentation including 3D modeling, rendering, 2D CAD drawings, and presentation materials.
Maintain direct client contact, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or closely related field.
Strong design and graphic skills with proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and 2D drafting.
Experience managing full project cycles and working directly with clients.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
Compensation & Benefits:
Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work-from-home options available.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven Landscape Architect looking to take a lead role in thoughtfully designed, detail-oriented projects. We foster a collaborative work culture that values creativity, responsibility, and design excellence. Those interested should contact Jonathan Blaseg at jonathan@pebl.design
Landscape Designer (1-3 Years Experience)
We are seeking a talented Landscape Designer to join our design team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a variety of high-end residential projects, collaborate with experienced Landscape Architects, and develop both creative and technical skills in a design/build environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Project Managers and team members throughout all project phases.
Assist in producing 3D models, renderings, 2D CAD drawings, and presentation materials.
Actively participate in design development with opportunities to explore, test, and contribute creative ideas.
Support Construction Administration efforts, with exposure to detail development and real-world project execution.
Engage with architects, contractors, and clients on architecturally-driven residential projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
Strong design sensibility with proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and 2D drafting.
Desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute within a fast-paced design/build practice.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
What We Offer:
Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Work-from-home flexibility.
Mentorship from a team of experienced, registered Landscape Architects.
Hands-on experience with a variety of project types and phases.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated designer to grow within a dynamic studio, gain valuable construction experience, and work on some of the region’s most exciting residential landscapes. Those interested should contact Jonathan Blaseg at jonathan@pebl.design
Marketing Director — Landscape Architecture & Design/Build Studio
We are seeking a creative and strategic Marketing Director to join our landscape architecture and design/build team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the design studio while also supporting marketing efforts across our construction and maintenance divisions. The Marketing Director will play a critical role in crafting the firm’s visual identity, managing client communications, and developing marketing materials that reflect the high-end, architecturally-driven nature of our work.
Key Responsibilities:
Business development
Collaborate closely with the design team to support and elevate studio marketing efforts.
Oversee and create marketing materials including booklets, presentations, proposals, and client messaging.
Manage and update the firm’s website, digital portfolio, and social media presence.
Attend and represent the firm at marketing events, conferences, and industry functions.
Lead the design and production of marketing collateral using Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign.
Develop and maintain strong brand consistency across divisions.
Craft compelling written content for proposals, project narratives, and client communications.
Support business development efforts through strategic marketing and outreach.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on InDesign.
Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and digital content.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
Ability to collaborate with design professionals and translate project work into compelling marketing narratives.
Experience or interest in design-focused industries; familiarity with high-end residential or architectural projects is a plus.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
What We Offer:
Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Work-from-home flexibility.
Direct engagement with a team of Landscape Architects, designers, and construction professionals.
Opportunity to help shape the voice and brand of a highly respected design/build practice.
Those interested should contact Jonathan Blaseg at jonathan@pebl.design
LimnoTech
Oakdale, MN
Restoration Designer
LimnoTech has an exciting opportunity for an early career environmental, water resources, or coastal engineer or an environmentally focused landscape architect to help meet ongoing/expanding project needs. The selected candidate will work in our Oakdale, MN location.
Position Responsibilities
The engineer hired will provide support for a variety of interesting and innovative projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, possibly including:
Watershed, stream, lake, and related ecosystem restoration design and planning
Coastal restoration design and planning
Stormwater management design and planning
Green infrastructure design and planning
Data processing, analysis, management, and visualization
Water quality modeling
Hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) evaluations and modeling
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Our designers work closely with senior staff to develop sound approaches for addressing our clients’ problems. Initial tasks are likely to include restoration design support, watershed characterization and assessments, water resources risk evaluations, water quality data management and analysis, modeling support, and assistance with field work. Responsibility and opportunities will be commensurate with experience and capability.
LimnoTech emphasizes collaborative learning, advanced training, and professional leadership, providing team members with the tools and work environment needed to chart their career paths. Opportunities abound for increased responsibilities and professional growth. Motivated and enthusiastic team members with good people skills thrive in our collegial organization. If you like working with other smart, dedicated people to solve problems, we’d like to hear from you.
Requested Qualifications
The following are required qualifications for this position:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal) or landscape architecture from an accredited university program is required. Master’s degree is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as are strong analytical and computational abilities.
Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for any employer (proper documentation is required).
The following experience, training, or familiarity is desired, but not required:
2-5 years of professional experience.
Training or experience with AutoCAD.
Experience in restoration, water resources, or coastal design.
Familiarity or experience with the topics mentioned under “position responsibilities.”
Training or experience in data management and GIS.
Capabilities with Python, or web development programming.
Ability to do occasional field work.
Training or experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Compensation
LimnoTech values and rewards high achievement within a supportive working community. Individual achievement is rewarded through a unique merit review process based on recommendations from colleagues at all levels of the company, plus positive feedback from clients. This system drives pay increases and increased project and corporate responsibility. We track individual progress annually to ensure competitiveness within our industry and identify opportunities for targeted professional development. The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s years and type of experience, degrees earned, and fit with job requirements, and is expected to range between $65,000 and $110,000 annually.
Our company culture focuses on giving our people opportunities to improve and grow through training, conferences, workshops, seminars, and participation in professional organizations. We also favor more personal, self-directed career planning over traditional performance evaluations. We encourage a mix of mentoring and proactive self-management so individuals can explore and create work opportunities that further their careers.
In addition to highly competitive compensation, LimnoTech offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, an employee stock ownership program (ESOP), flexible benefits program, medical leave, and more.
For more information about our firm, please visit www.limno.com
Ramsey Country
Maplewood, MN
Landscape Architect
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation is seeking a professionally registered Landscape Architect to join the planning and development team! This role will lead the preparation of long-range plans, estimating, site designs, preliminary plans and details, and construction documents for park and trail projects. This role also requires the administration and management of construction projects and to perform related duties as assigned. Through this position the successful applicant will work with a diverse community and workforce to achieve the Ramsey County Vision, Mission, and Goals in helping to create a community where all are valued and thrive.
The current vacancy is in the Ramsey County Parks & Recreation department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.
Basic Function:
To prepare designs, plans and details, and construction documents for park and trail projects; to administer and manage construction projects; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Work Performed
Prepare and oversee preparation of site plans, scale models, construction documents, cost estimates, project schedules, and park and open space design studies.
Act as project manager for parks planning and design project, construction projects, permit preparation (DNR Watershed, City, etc.) for projects, coordinating the bidding process, reviewing contracts, administering the construction contract and development budget, and overseeing implementation of the contractor’s work.
Conduct inventories and analysis of site data in written and graphic format and identify current and future user trends, to aid in planning, designing, and development of land for use as parks, open space, recreational facilities, and/or other development projects.
Prepare and update the park and recreation system plan, park and trail long range plans, park and trail site plans, and open space area plans.
Prepare reports, proposals, and plans for park and trail long range projects and programs; and represent the Parks and Recreation Department in presenting findings to civic organizations, citizens' groups, public agencies, and elected officials.
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) or requests for quotes (RFQs) for professional consulting services as assigned per project basis; participate in the consultant selection process; draft and assist in administering consulting service contracts; and direct consultants during design and implementation of parks and trail capital projects as assigned.
For more information please visit the link below:
TLÂL-LI Collaborative
Minneapolis, MN
Landscape Architect
TLÂL-LI Collaborative is growing its studio. If you are a Landscape Architect with 8+ years of experience, highly collaborative, creative, and live in the Twin Cities area, let’s chat. TLÂL-LI Collaborative is a landscape architecture, planning, and urban design studio in Minneapolis. Our name means human connection to the Earth. Deepening and diversifying that connection through what we do and how we do it is our promise.
In this role, you will collaborate, lead, and support all stages of the design process, project pursuits, and plan preparation. You will practice your skills in urban design, written and graphic communications, construction detailing, project management, community engagement, business development, and public realm implementation strategy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Minnesota.
Professional experience with 8+ years of practice managing client relationships and leading planning, urban design, and landscape architecture projects, including all stages of the planning and design process from master planning through construction administration.
Experienced participant with emerging leadership in design collaboration and mentoring.
Experienced in business development, marketing strategy, and project pursuits.
Excellent knowledge of technical detailing and construction methods.
Demonstrated experience producing construction sets and specifications.
Strong visual, hand-graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take on collaborative leadership in creative and technical problem-solving.
Ability to lead stakeholder and public engagement activities.
Proficiency in CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office Suite.
Starting salary: $90K
The position will remain open until filled.
TLÂL-LI Collaborative is a majority woman and minority owned Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe our strength and creativity as a community are rooted in respect for one another. Please submit your resume and work portfolio (20 MB max.) to info@tlallicollaborative.com
River Heights Outdoor Solutions
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Landscape Architect
The Landscape Architect develops accurate and creative landscape solutions tailored to various site conditions and client preferences. This role involves meeting clients, guiding them through the design process from concept to completion, maintaining client communication, and managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Responsibilities include site analysis, preparing construction documents, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive projects.
Required Experience, Education, Certification, & Licensure
● Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing projects from design to completion. ● Professional degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
● Professional licensure in Landscape Architecture in Minnesota (required).
General Qualifications
● Positive attitude and flexibility.
● Effective verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
● Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
● Interest or experience in high-end residential projects.
● Independent work capabilities and collaborative team spirit.
● Innovative, creative, and solutions-oriented thinker.
● Meticulous attention to detail.
● Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, and Lumion.
Roles & Responsibilities
Client Engagement
● Meet with clients to understand objectives and develop creative landscape design ideas. ● Prepare, present, and sell design deliverables to clients and builders.
● Maintain and develop client and builder relationships.
Project Management
● Lead planning and design for multiple projects concurrently.
● Ensure quality control throughout all phases of design development.
● Coordinate with builders, architects, engineers, and vendors to achieve project goals. ● Efficiently manage time and priorities throughout the creative process.
Design & Development
● Conduct site evaluations, analyze potential, and ensure regulatory compliance. ● Create compelling conceptual landscape plans with appropriate layout and flow. ● Prepare detailed construction documents and specifications, including:
○ Base plans
○ Grading and drainage
○ Planting and lighting plans
○ Site details
● Demonstrate knowledge of:
○ Horticulture and plant identification
○ Landscape features such as patios, retaining walls, pools, kitchens, pergolas, lighting, and water features.
● Work through design iterations and produce creative, attractive designs in various styles. ● Create comprehensive landscape project estimates using LMN software.
Additional Responsibilities
● Utilize aerial imagery, surveys, and online mapping tools for property data collection. ● Maintain knowledge of building regulations, municipal codes, conservation regulations, and MnDNR restrictions.
● Network and develop industry relationships through events, peer groups, and conferences. ● Participate in staff and interdisciplinary team meetings to organize workloads and assignments. ● Assist in business development activities and attend internal training and weekly scheduling meetings.
Work Environment
● Typical office setting with frequent interaction with staff and clients.
● Routine travel within the seven-county metro area.
● Deadlines typically fall within normal business hours, supporting work-life balance. Physical Requirements
● Prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and viewing digital or written materials, with occasional interruptions.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $100,000 - $125,000
Bonus opportunities
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive benefits package
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Landscape Architect
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Facilities Management is a department within University Services which is composed of the departments and people who deliver the non-academic operations across the University of Minnesota system. Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all buildings, grounds and the energy management needs of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Facilities Management works to provide a safe, reliable and welcoming campus in support of the University’s mission of teaching, research and outreach. FM’s responsibilities include over 25 million square feet in more than 280 buildings across 1200 acres in the Twin Cities.
Landcare is an operations unit within Facilities Management, responsible for campus design and maintenance. This position designs landscaping projects, manages landscape project installations, coordinates campus mitigation and restoration activities related to construction, manages campus assets, and directs daily activities of student assistants.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs landscaping projects – 35%
· Assists design staff with development of conceptual designs, drawings and illustrations
· Develops detailed landscape plans and specifications from conceptual designs
· Generates detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates and project budgets
· Negotiates with customers regarding budget and design intent when appropriate
Manages landscape project installations – 25%
· Schedules labor and equipment resources and vendors activities to achieve project deadlines
· Solicits price quotes and competitive bids from vendors
· Purchases materials and coordinates delivery for project installations
· Provides direction in the field when necessary
· Inspects work to ensure compliance with design intent and University standards
Coordinates construction mitigation and restoration activities – 20%
• Collaborates with project teams to establish campus protection expectations and procedures
• Inspects project sites to enforce campus protection procedures
• Coordinates site restoration services including scheduling staff and vendors
• Inspects site restoration work to ensure compliance with University standards
Manages campus assets – 10%
• Collects and processes field data for Landcare layers in campus GIS
• Assists in developing maps necessary for maintenance operations
• Assists with yearly plant replacement initiative
• Assists in developing site-specific management plans
Assists with directing daily activities of design students – 10%
• Trains students in department procedures and standards
• Prioritizes and schedules student tasks
• Oversees student work
Physical and environmental requirements
Work is performed primarily in an office setting but also involves frequent visits to campus, including construction sites. Flexible work arrangements may be considered following successful completion of the one-year probation period. Proper PPE will be provided and must be worn in designated construction areas. This is a 100% time Civil Service position.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required (minimum) qualifications
Accredited degree in landscape architecture and two years of experience in project design implementation (or equivalent combination of education and experience); proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcMap, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office software.
Preferred qualifications
Four years of experience in site/landscape project design and implementation and professional registration as a landscape architect.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $28.26 hr- $46.63/hr ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online HERE. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.