Landscape Architect I

This role is located in Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

BKV seeks a Landscape Architect I with 4-8 years’ related experience to join our growing Urban Design and Landscape Architecture practice. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, team-oriented individual with strong time management skills, with experience in all phases of design and documentation. Project related responsibilities include the following:

  • Assist with precedent and visioning studies.
  • Assist in the implementation of design concepts primarily for multi-family residential exterior spaces and physical environments.
  • Prepare complete and comprehensive plans, schedules, and details utilizing Revit software for the landscape architectural construction documents under the guidance of the Director of VP of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture.
  • Coordinate the architectural Revit model with each discipline for a complete and coordinated 3-D model and 2-D drawing deliverable as required at each phase of the project.
  • Create color plans, renderings, project elevations, perspectives, and presentation boards for client and other misc. meetings.
  • Work closely with the project team to support the construction administration phase with responding to RFI’s, submittal reviews, ASI’s and PR’s.

Qualifications

  • Landscape Architecture degree from an accredited university, with 4-8 years’ experience as a licensed landscape architect.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field such as placemaking, ecology, stormwater/drainage, climate, soil, grading, and plant materials. The ability to evaluate the project’s impact on the local ecosystem at all stages. Experience with green roof construction a plus.
  • Must be proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite. Additional technical skills preferred, such as SketchUp.

Compensation range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

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BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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