Senior Lead Design Architect - Airport Terminal - Planification Design Construction
Last Updated: 29th September 2018 (over 4 years ago)
Summary
Mr. Jean Gilles Lemieux has worked as design architect on many transportation infrastructure and building projects, including contributing design ideas and working on the design development for the Montreal-Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport re-planning and construction project.
Professional Summary
In Libya, he was in charge of the Architecture Department for the construction of the Benghazi International Airport. In Qatar, he was Lead Senior Site Architect for the construction of the New Doha International Airport.
Back in Montreal he worked as the Lead Design Architect on the expansion and redesign of landside passenger areas of the Montreal-Trudeau Airport as part of the New Signature Project.
Travelling being one of his passion and Passenger experience being one of his principal design drivers, he is currently working on the “rethinking” of the future passenger terminal; function, planning and design
Skills
Committed to on-going training through membership in the Ordre des architectes du Québec
Fluent in AutoCad, Sketch up, Word, Excel
Fluency in French, English
Well-travelled professional who worked in Libya, Qatar and Canada
Travelled through some 50 countries and Sailed across Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans
Education
IATA Certificate of Completion
Aug 2016
— Sep 2016
Airport terminal conceptual design
Forecasting
Terminal capacity, demand analysis and LOS
Computer simulation of terminal flows
Terminal operations support systems
Baggage handling systems
Terminal security planning and facilitation
Airport access and landside facilities
Automated People Mover (APM) and Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB)
Low cost terminal design concept
Coastal Navigation and Offshore Sailing
Jan 2001
— May 2002
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Sep 1981
— May 1987
School of Architecture of the University of Montreal
1982-1983 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
School of Architecture of the University of Waterloo
Experience
Senior Lead Design Architect – Design, design development & site approval
Feb 2018
— Current
PASSENGER TERMINAL – EXTENSION OF DOMESTIC DEPARTURE BOARDING – GATE NO.1
• Led the Architectural Concept Team
• Contributed to airport functional planning of boarding area, gates and airside facilities
• Contributed to layout proposals for the planning and design of boarding area, integrating waiting rooms, concessions and art work
• Coordinated 3D rendering proposals
• Developed structural and structural glass elements to be integrated within architectural works
Senior Lead Design Architect – Design, design development & site approval
Dec 2016
— Feb 2018
REDESIGN, VISUALIZATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DROP-OFF, PARKING AND CITYSIDE FACILITIES: SIGNATURE PROJECT
• Led the Architectural Concept Team
• Contributed to airport functional planning of drop-off, parking and cityside facilities
• Contributed to layout proposals for the redesign of the drop-off and curb area
• Coordinated 3D rendering proposals
• Developed structural and structural glass elements to be integrated within architectural works
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
PASSENGER TERMINAL – ADDITION OF BAGGAGE CAROUSEL AT INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Developed functional planning of the baggage carousel
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works of the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB)
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
PASSENGER TERMINAL ARRIVALS – REDESIGN OF CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (CBSA) SECONDARY INSPECTION LINE (SIL) AND OFFICES
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Developed functional planning of SIL and offices with ADM and CBSA
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works of the PTB
Senior Lead Design Architect – Director of study -Design, design development & site approval
May 2016
— Dec 2016
FEASIBILITY STUDY – DESIGN OF EARLY BAGGAGE STORAGE (EBS) SYSTEM
• Directed the study and prepared the report
• Led the concept team
• Contributed to the functional planning of the EBS System
• Coordinated electrical and mechanical elements with baggage handling system to be integrated within architectural works
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
DESIGN OF AIRSIDE NON-PASSENGER VEHICLE SCREENING CHECKPOINTS: BRAVO, CHARLIE, DELTA, ECHO AND FOXTROT
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Planned the functional part of the non-passenger vehicle screening process arriving at airside checkpoints
• Designed the architectural building and the canopy
• Designed the interiors and the furniture
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works
• Designed the building’s lighting concept
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
FEASIBILITY STUDY – REDESIGN OF DOMESTIC ARRIVAL HALL & SECURITY ANTI-RETURN GATE
• Led the Architectural Concept Team
• Planned the functional part of the passenger process arriving at security anti-return gate
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works
• Coordinated 3D rendering proposals
Senior Design Architect – Design, design development & site approval
Oct 2014
— May 2016
PASSENGER TERMINAL EAST SECTOR – REDESIGN OF DEPARTURE CHECK-IN, HVC LOUNGE AND AIRLINES COMPANIES – PHASE 1
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works of the PTB
• Coordinated construction details with architectural technicians
• Coordinated airport check-in counter design development
• Contributed to the building’s lighting concept
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
PASSENGER TERMINAL – REDESIGN OF COMMERCIAL AND CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY SCREENING CHECKPOINT AREA
• Led the Architectural Concept Team
• Contributed to the terminal functional planning of waiting area, security screening checkpoint layout and commercial layout in security restricted area
• Contributed to layout proposals for the redesign of the security restricted area
• Coordinated 3D rendering proposals
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
PASSENGER TERMINAL – REDESIGN OF INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC DEPARTURE CHECK-IN
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Contributed to the Functional and Technical Program
• Contributed to the terminal functional planning of waiting area, check-in layout and baggage conveyor system
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Designed the airport check-in counter
• Contributed to the building’s lighting concept
• Coordinated the signage design and layout with the signage designer
Senior Design Architect – Design, design development & site approval
Dec 2011
— May 2016
EXTENSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL SECTOR AND VIP LOUNGES
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Contributed to the Functional and Technical Program, and the terminal planning
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works of the PTB at site
• Approved samples, prototypes and mock-ups on site
• Designed commercial layout and airport shop
• Coordinated airport furniture design and layout
• Coordinated architectural signage elements and boards
• Designed glass architectural elements: skylight, curtain wall, partitions and lighted glass walls for the Montreal Identity artwork
• Contributed to the building’s lighting concept and the design of lighting fixtures
• Coordinated signage design and layout with signage designer
MONTREAL-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADM, DORVAL (QUEBEC), CANADA
EXTENSION OF THE NORTH-WEST INTERNATIONAL JETTY
• Led the Architectural Concept/Design Development Team
• Contributed to the Functional and Technical Program, and the terminal planning
• Designed architectural works and interiors
• Coordinated architectural, electrical and mechanical elements to be integrated within architectural works of the PTB at site
• Designed commercial layout and airport shop
• Coordinated airport furniture design and layout
• Designed architectural signage elements and boards
• Supervised furniture development and cabinet making at shop
• Coordinated IT system integration in furniture
• Designed the retractable translucent sailboat sails elements under the skylight
• Designed glass architectural elements: skylight, curtain wall and partitions
• Contributed to the building’s lighting concept and the design of lighting fixtures
• Coordinated signage design and layout with signage designer
• Supervised the integration of artwork Nuée de verre in the passenger terminal
Lead Senior Site Architect – Airport construction
Mar 2011
— Dec 2011
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PASSENGER TERMINAL BUILDING
• Supervised site architects
• Liaised with contractor’s team/designer
• Coordinated work/schedule with respect to design
• Reviewed work quality with respect to design
• Promoted “contractor no rework and zero punch list” culture
• Inspected mock-ups and monitored shop fabrication items
• Provided input on technical solutions for construction issues
• Reviewed contractor method statements and critical shop drawings coding
• Reviewed performance of subordinated personnel
• Attended meetings with client/contractor/designer
• Contributed to the Environment Safety & Health (ES&H) tour
• Ensured contractor compliance with ES&H practices
• Contributed to the Critical Items Action Report and to resolve/close critical issues
• Managed schedule, quality & technical issues
• Coordinated/closed Request for Information
• Managed contractors/designer conflicts
Senior Site Lead Architect – Airport design & construction
Apr 2009
— Feb 2011
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PASSENGER TERMINAL BUILDING
• Led the Architecture Department
• Made recommendations on design aspects
• Reviewed functional aspects
• Coordinated engineering
• Attended meetings with client/contractor/designer
• Contributed to the re-engineering of architecture for cost and time saving
• Reviewed construction and tender documentation
• Reviewed fire safety strategy
• Checked compliance of architectural works
• Contributed to Quality Assurance/Quality Control
