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Urban Designer II

Urban Designer II

Bolton & Menk, Inc.Minneapolis, MN, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Bolton & Menk is looking for a creative, ambitious, and curious individual to join our Minneapolis-based team as an Urban Designer II. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure and design solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this role, you will join our Minnesota-based Urban Design Team to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of planners, landscape architects, economists, and other affiliated professionals. Specifically you will focus on researching and developing Small Area Plans, Downtown Plans, and Station Area Plans throughout the Midwest and beyond.

What You Will Be Doing :

  • Develops and / or guides the planning and design studies, technical memorandums, land development reviews, development site or master plans, and reporting in support of new and updated urban design plans, concepts, programs, regulations, and proposed projects.
  • Researches and creates reports and graphics summarizing a variety of urban design topics based on document review, data collection and analysis, and other methods.
  • Facilitates or assists with community engagement and outreach when developing and reviewing plans, including working with community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials.
  • Leads presentations and facilitates meetings with public officials, project clients, and project partners.
  • Travel to facilities and other projected related locations as necessary.

What We Are Looking For :

  • Master's degree in planning, landscape architecture, or related field from an accredited college with at least four years of progressive experience or equivalent education and experience
  • Certificate by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), licensure as a professional Landscape Architecture in the state(s) of practice, or licensure as a professional architect in the state(s) of practice is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Thorough understanding of placemaking and community design (building, streets, and public space types plus associated principles)
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and through drawings
  • Strong knowledge and skills in hand or digital drawings, sketching, and renderings
  • Strong knowledge and skills in design software such as CAD, Sketchup, or similar programs is preferred
  • Thorough knowledge in related software (i.e. MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent composition, grammar and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management and organization skills.
  • Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required
  • Candidates should upload a portfolio with at least 3 examples of work.
  • Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

    Salary Range : $70,000 - $98,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

    Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

    Supporting Our Employees

    There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

    Benefits :

  • Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
  • Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
  • ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Short term and Long-term disability
  • Dependent care reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • WHY BOLTON & MENK?

    Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here :

    OUR BENEFITS

    At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here :

    We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

    It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

    Qualifications

    Education Bachelor of Architecture of Architecture (preferred)

    Bachelor of Arts and Science of Landscape Architecture (preferred)

    Bachelor of Arts and Science of Planning (preferred)

    Licenses & Certifications American Inst of Architec (preferred)

    Prof Landscape Arch (preferred)

    AICP - Certified Planner (preferred)

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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