We’re always looking for talented individuals specializing in architecture, exhibit design, landscape design, environmental graphics, sculpture, industrial design, urban planning, and other creative fields. Check back often to see our open positions. All job openings are for both our St. Louis studio and our Orlando studio.
In the meantime, please feel free to send your resume, portfolio, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to venita.davidson@pgav.com
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
PGAV is a global professional firm, specializing in planning, architecture, design, and destination consulting. Our staff of more than 185 professionals has successfully executed projects in more than thirty-five states and on five continents. As we begin our sixth decade of practice, we remain committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and thought leadership in all markets that we serve.
The IT Department is seeking a Systems Administrator who is motivated to learn, excited to collaborate and passionate about delivering outstanding results. In this non-remote role, you will provide network support and technology services to our PGAV staff. This will include working with the internal and external IT support teams, project implementation, systems deployment, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide excellent IT services to our PGAV staff
- Determine source of technical issues and provide the best solution
- System documentation to include system reviews and recommendations
- Communicate with PGAV’s users as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impeding changes or agreed outages
- Ability to work with our internal and outsourced IT team and communicate effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Primary office location would be in Kansas City. Quarterly travel to the three PGAV offices located in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Orlando.
What We’re Looking For:
- Great troubleshooting ability to determine and solve problems
- Desire to learn new skills and work in a self-motivated, fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skill: such as telephony skills, communication skills, and active listening
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions
- Technical awareness: ability to match resources to technical issues appropriately
- Typing skills to ensure quick and accurate entry of service request details
Your Qualifications:
- 1 – 3 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or relevant field
- Windows Server, VMware, VSphere, Veeam, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Autodesk, and Adobe administration is a plus
To apply, send your resume and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 15 MB) to marie.shellenberg@pgav.com
SUMMER INTERN
Our team is looking for a creative summer intern who is excited to learn and work with destinations on all phases of project design, from concept design through construction documents, including construction administration. Applicants should possess a thirst for learning, a love of a team-based environment, and a particular interest in designing alluring destinations, including theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and resorts.
To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to venita.davidson@pgav.com
Education and Experience
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Exhibit Design, Industrial Design, or Landscape Architecture at an accredited university
Currently within one year of professional degree completion
Skills
Great communication and design skills
Excellent computer and graphic skills
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe CC Photoshop, and SketchUp
PROJECT ARCHITECT
PGAV Destinations is seeking a self-motivated and highly creative individual with a good
understanding of the technical aspects of architecture. The candidate must be able to learn
quickly, be collaborative, have a strong work ethic, and be able to execute or work on multiple projects simultaneously. This team member would also be instrumental in the coordination of design-intensive, complex projects and should possess strong leadership qualities in order to guide less experienced teammates over the course of the projects. Project work will include all levels and phases of design from concept through construction documentation and construction administration.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture from an accredited college or university
- 5-10 years of experience in an architectural firm
Skills
- Great hand and digital sketching abilities
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Rhino, SketchUp, and/or 3ds Max is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Knowledge of Code and ADA with ability to perform code analysis
- In depth understanding and expertise of architectural building systems
Job Requirements
- Ability to travel as needed
- Communicate thoughts and ideas with the project team and clients
- Strong ability to coordinate detailed conditions with the consultant team
- Ability to be self-directed and problem-solve without continued daily direction
- Licensure preferred but not required
- Construction Administration / On-site or In-the-Field experience preferred but not
required.
- Ability to lead small and large-scale projects from Concept Design thru Construction
Administration in collaboration with a Project Manager or Senior Project Architect
To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to venita.davidson@pgav.com
ARCHITECT
PGAV Destinations is seeking a self-motivated and highly creative individual with a good understanding of the technical aspects of architecture. The candidate must be able to learn quickly, be collaborative, have a strong work ethic, and be able to execute or work on multiple projects simultaneously as required by Project Leads. Project work will include all levels and phases of design from concept through construction documentation and construction administration.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master of Architecture from an accredited college or university
- 3-6 years of experience in an architectural firm
Skills
- Great hand and digital sketching abilities
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Rhino, SketchUp, and/or 3ds Max is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Knowledge of Code and ADA with ability to perform code analysis
- In depth understanding of architectural building systems
Job Requirements
- Ability to travel as needed
- Communicate thoughts and ideas with the project team and clients
- Strong ability to coordinate detailed conditions with the consultant team
- Ability to be self-directed at times and problem-solve without continued daily direction
- Licensure preferred but not required
- Ability to lead small-scale projects and an internal team of 1-3 people from Schematic Design thru Construction Administration in collaboration with a Project Manager or Senior Project Architect
To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to venita.davidson@pgav.com
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
PGAV Destinations is seeking a self-motivated and highly creative individual with a good understanding of the technical aspects of architecture. The candidate must be able to learn quickly, be collaborative, have a strong work ethic, and be able to execute or work on multiple projects simultaneously as required by Project Leads. Project work will include all levels and phases of design from concept through construction documentation and construction administration.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture from an accredited college or university
- 1-3 years of experience in an architectural firm
Skills
- Great hand and digital sketching abilities
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Rhino, SketchUp, and/or 3ds Max is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Knowledge of architectural building systems
Job Requirements
- Ability to travel as needed
- Function as a teammate with 1-10 other staff members on a project
- Contribute to and sometimes lead coordination efforts with consulting team
- Be a main contributor to documentation efforts from schematic design through construction administration
- Understand ADA and code requirements
- Begin development of architectural details with minimal to no oversight or direction
- Report to a Project Architect or multiple Team Leaders for weekly assignments
To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to venita.davidson@pgav.com
Position salaries and compensation are commensurate with ability and experience. All applicants must be proficient in English, willing to travel, and able to work from PGAV headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, or veteran or military status.
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