Landscape Architect Job at River Heights Outdoor Solutions, Inver Grove Heights, MN

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  • River Heights Outdoor Solutions
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN

Job Description

As our Landscape Architect, you will lead clients through the design process while developing creative, buildable landscape solutions for a variety of residential projects. You will work closely with clients, builders, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered with excellence in design, quality, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement

  • Meet with clients to understand goals, preferences, and project objectives
  • Develop, present, and help sell design concepts and deliverables to clients and builders
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners

Project Management

  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously from design through completion
  • Manage timelines, priorities, budgets, and quality throughout the creative process
  • Coordinate with builders, architects, engineers, and vendors to keep projects moving successfully

Design & Development

  • Conduct site evaluations and analyze site opportunities and constraints
  • Develop creative conceptual landscape plans with strong layout, flow, and functionality
  • Prepare detailed construction documents and specifications, including:
    • Base plans
    • Grading and drainage plans
    • Planting and lighting plans
    • Site details
  • Create landscape project estimates using LMN software
  • Produce attractive, well-developed designs across a range of styles
  • Apply knowledge of horticulture, plant identification, and landscape elements such as patios, retaining walls, pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, lighting, and water features

Additional Contributions

  • Use aerial imagery, surveys, and online mapping tools to gather property information
  • Stay current on municipal codes, building regulations, conservation requirements, and MnDNR restrictions
  • Support business development efforts and help strengthen industry relationships
  • Participate in team meetings, internal training, and weekly scheduling discussions

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects from design to completion
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • Professional licensure in Landscape Architecture in Minnesota is required

Preferred Strengths

  • Positive attitude and flexibility
  • Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents
  • Interest in or experience with high-end residential projects
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
  • Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion

Job Tags

Full time

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