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GAVIN MELLOR

McKees Rocks,PA

Summary

Mr. Mellor is a seasoned Registered Architect with extensive experience with aviation facilities. With responsibilities ranging from programming, planning, and design to project management, design management and client liaison, Mr. Mellor has been dedicated to the planning, design, coordination, and management of airport projects at small, medium, and large commercial airports for over thirty-eight years.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

AUSTIN COMMERCIAL
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Description of job scope:
  • Design Management for Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s 600,000 square foot, four-level rental car facility includes a customer service building, 1,184 facility parking spaces, a Ground Transportation Center, 6 car washes, 24 fueling positions, and 6 rental car brands
  • Contract was terminated in October 2022 at the conclusion of 50% Design Development due to cost.

EWR Consolidated Rental Car Facility & Public Parking Garage
02.2018 - 06.2022
  • Description of job scope:
  • Design Management for Newark Liberty International Airport’s 2.7 million square foot, six-level rental car facility included a customer service building, 3,369 facility parking spaces, 2,727 public parking spaces, 15 car washes, 54 fueling positions, and 10 rental car brands
  • Base project is substantially complete and public parking is operational
  • RAC offices/QTA ongoing.

ConRAC Solutions Project

RNO Consolidated Rental Car Facility
01.2020 - 12.2020

Program Manager

06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for compilation, development, and maintenance of drawings and programmatic documentation for tenant lease management drawings; FAA grants and funding eligibility; and airline leased premise summaries.

Senior Airport Planner/Designer

01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for programming, conceptual and schematic layout, and design of various public airport terminal elements such as departure lounges; baggage claim; ticketing areas; toilets; service areas; counters and circulation elements
  • Responsible for the development of conceptual alternatives, programming, and schematic design for the PIT Master Plan Update's expanded terminal analysis
  • Scope included 34-gate international terminal and 40-gate commuter terminal
  • Developed parking layout alternatives for seventy-five jet aircraft positions to maximize efficiency and flexibility
  • Incorporated in-ground fueling into preferred alternative to work with required airline fleet mixes while ensuring maximum gate flexibility
  • Project Architect for programming, conceptual and schematic design and development of Pittsburgh International Airport's 75,000 SF international facilities
  • Responsibilities encompassed federal agency offices; airline departure lounges; baggage claim areas; sterile circulation elements and public corridors; toilets and service areas
  • Coordinated work of consulting engineers and specialty sub-consultants such as telecommunications; security; sound; building automation; lighting; baggage; fueling and boarding bridges as their work related to various tenant groups
  • Airline Tenant Architect responsible for leading a six-person architectural team in the programming, schematic layout and design development of approximately 170,000 SF of airline leased space valued at over $13 million
  • Responsible for coordination and liaison, from programming through construction, among the Project Team and Facility Managers of American, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United and USAirways.

PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP, Hamad
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Airline Lounges and Activity Nodes

NDIA Steering Committee
07.2014 - 07.2015

Design Manager

01.2014 - 01.2015

Design Manager

Hamad International Airport, Steering
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Mr
  • Mellor led a team consisting of a Lead Architect and two Senior Architects in the resolution of design issues and field conditions for the CP133 contract, which included eighteen airline lounges and activity nodes at Hamad International Airport
  • He had overall responsibility for the evaluation, investigation and technical resolution of specific design-related issues that arose over the course of construction
  • Examples include the investigation and rectification of the Main Terminal Building Hotel Screen walls which failed structurally; remediation of the Gold and Silver Lounge Green Wall plantings; and investigation and remediation of leakage of lounge shower facilities
  • In 2015, Mr
  • Mellor assumed the Project Manager role to oversee the completion of the CP133 contract
  • He led a project team consisting of a six Senior Architects and Engineers, two Construction Managers, and six Site Architects and Engineers in the resolution of design issues, construction issues, and all other project activities for Airline Lounges and Activity Nodes
  • Administratively, he was responsible for the entire project’s client management, internal and external progress and coordination meetings, liaison with the Client and End User’s representatives, preparation of all meeting minutes, preparation of technical reports, contractual closeout and final turnover documentation, day-to-day management of staff time and activities, mentoring of staff and annual performance evaluations
  • In 2014, Mr
  • Mellor was asked to serve as interim Quality Manager for the entire Parsons NDIA Program
  • He reviewed quality documents and submittals; worked with the contractor to close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Field Inspection Requests (FIRs); and collated and submitted turnover documentation
  • Working with the airport’s Facilities Management staff, he also led the coordination of Parsons’ efforts on operational airport construction defect resolution during the Defects Liability Period (DLP)
  • Project Name / Client / Year: North Node & Concourses D & E

Lead Architectural Manager

01.2013 - 01.2014

Senior Architect

01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Mr
  • Mellor reviewed contractor project submittals such as Method Statements and Inspection and Testing Plans; Shop Drawings; Materials Submittals, Material Samples, Sub-contractor Prequalification submittals, and other submittals
  • He participated in regularly scheduled workshops and meetings for signage, counterwork, false ceilings, and passive life safety systems, and attended and participated in workshops and meetings for other issues as needed
  • Mr
  • Mellor was heavily involved in a Pilot Program developed to ensure optimal results in the design, fabrication and installation of the North Node/Concourse D & E wood veneer ceilings, a signature design element of the terminal
  • In Mar 2013, Mr
  • Mellor was asked to assume the Lead Architectural Manager role, having overall responsibility for a team of four Senior Architects in the project and construction management of the base building and interior fit-out of the North Node and Concourses D & E
  • He was also involved in program scheduling and strategy efforts, progress meetings and site walks, and receipt and issuance of responses to contractor correspondence related to the architectural work
  • Administratively, he was responsible for oversight of the architectural group, including all meeting minutes, technical reports, day-to-day management of staff time and activities, mentoring of staff and annual performance evaluations
  • In addition to the North Node/Concourses D & E, Mr
  • Mellor oversaw the staff managing the project coordination of the North Node Signage Contract (CP34), North Node Counters and Millwork Contract (CP68)
  • Efforts included coordination meetings between base building contractor and these other contractors, and resolution of design and construction issues.

SENIOR AVIATION ARCHITECT

MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) & Allegheny County Airport (AGC) On-Call Multi-Discipline Services

PA

Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Managed numerous tasks performed under the on-call contract, including PIT counter renovations, terminal design standards, ARFF assessments, and preventative maintenance contracts
  • Acted as an extension to the ACAA's staff, providing depth of resources and experience on an “on-call/as-needed” basis
  • Typical tasks included:
  • ARFF Station Condition Assessments
  • Building Design Standards development
  • South Baggage Matrix Fall Protection analysis and report
  • H.J
  • Heinz Corporate Hangar Assessment & Design
  • PNC Corporate Hangar Assessments & Design

Design Manager, Project Architect, Project Manager

Port Columbus International Airport, CMH, Parsons Transportation Group
02.2001 - 06.2007
  • Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA), Description of job scope:
  • Capital Improvement Program Management and Administration
  • Design Manager for the Program Management and Program Definition for the airport’s $1.6 billion Capital Improvement Program
  • Responsibilities included the development of PMT task order scopes of work and budgets
  • Assisted the Program Controls Manager in the tracking task orders
  • Program Definition & Master Planning
  • Design Manager
  • Responsible for leading three terminal architect/planners in the day-to-day management of all planning, architectural and engineering design activities, and design contracts for the PMT
  • Responsibilities included coordinating all PMT design activities, assisting in the preparation and implementation of design standards, developing statements of work for design services, design reviews, value engineering, and design quality management
  • Management tasks include program and design management, technical oversight, and conceptual planning
  • New Skybus Terminal Concept
  • Project Manager
  • Responsible for managing two architects and three engineers in the effort to develop revised conceptual plans for a new low-cost carrier to initiate service in Columbus, Ohio, as a follow up to the previous planning effort completed in 2005.

Field Representative, PA

Pittsburgh International Airport, PIT, Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.1992 - 01.1999
  • For $2 million Universal Cabling System (UCS), a comprehensive telephone and data-cabling network
  • Responsibilities encompassed consultant/contractor coordination and coordination with airlines telecommunications and IT representatives
  • Project Name /, Open-End Architectural and Engineering Services

PA

TASSO KATSELAS ASSOCIATES, INC, Pittsburgh International Airport, PIT, Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.1985 - 01.1999

Senior Project Architect and Planner, Consulting Design Review, Airport Planner

Allegheny County, Airport Construction Authority (KOACA) / Parsons Transportation
11.1997 - 02.1998
  • Description of job scope:
  • After the opening of Pittsburgh International Airport’s Midfield Terminal, Mr
  • Mellor was project architect for several airport design and planning tasks as part of an open-end design contract valued at $600,000 per year in fees
  • Field Maintenance Facilities - Developed assessment of field maintenance facilities, and developed preliminary programs for new facilities, including equipment storage, maintenance, administration, and warehousing facilities
  • Airport Roofing and Masonry Restoration - Developed scope and drawings for the re-roofing of the Allegheny County Airport including cleaning and re-pointing of masonry
  • Client / Year: Design Review Team, Incheon International Airport, Incheon, Republic of Korea, Korean, Description of job scope:
  • Working in conjunction with the existing Project Management Team and the client; Mr
  • Mellor reviewed all available planning, design, and construction documents, developed written comments, and typically recommended remedial action
  • Held meetings with the project designers to discuss potential problem areas and determine possible courses of action
  • Items reviewed included building program and functional layout; ramp elements (PBB, aircraft parking, fueling); GSE staging and circulation; control tower locations and sightlines; and landside functions.

Senior Programmer, Planner & Architect

01.1985 - 01.1992
  • Description of job scope:
  • Mr
  • Mellor was involved in the development and design of the new Midfield Terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport for over ten years
  • He developed programmatic and conceptual solutions to virtually every element encompassed by this project.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.1984

Skills

  • Highly motivated self-starter with experience in programming, planning, design, coordination, and management of airport projects at small, medium, and large commercial airports
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments
  • Well-spoken and confident professional presence, with engaging interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with diverse stakeholders

Accomplishments

  • NCARB, Assoc
  • DBIA
  • Years of Experience: 38

Certification

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Professional Certification: NCARB Certification No. 67123

Additional Information

  • Licensed Architect. State of Pennsylvania, No. RA011407-X Licensed Architect, State of Maryland, No. 0015968 (Inactive) Licensed Architect. State of Ohio, No. ARC0914994 (Inactive) Qualification Highlights

Affiliations

Design Build Institute of America

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Timeline

01.2022 - 10.2022

ConRAC Solutions Project

RNO Consolidated Rental Car Facility
01.2020 - 12.2020

EWR Consolidated Rental Car Facility & Public Parking Garage
02.2018 - 06.2022

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

AUSTIN COMMERCIAL
01.2017 - 01.2023

Program Manager

06.2015 - 09.2017

Senior Airport Planner/Designer

01.2015 - 01.2017

NDIA Steering Committee
07.2014 - 07.2015

Design Manager

01.2014 - 01.2015

Design Manager

Hamad International Airport, Steering
03.2013 - 06.2014

Lead Architectural Manager

01.2013 - 01.2014

PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP, Hamad
01.2012 - 01.2017

Senior Architect

01.2012 - 01.2013

Design Manager, Project Architect, Project Manager

Port Columbus International Airport, CMH, Parsons Transportation Group
02.2001 - 06.2007

SENIOR AVIATION ARCHITECT

MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC
01.2001 - 01.2011

PA

Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.2001 - 01.2011

Senior Project Architect and Planner, Consulting Design Review, Airport Planner

Allegheny County, Airport Construction Authority (KOACA) / Parsons Transportation
11.1997 - 02.1998

Field Representative, PA

Pittsburgh International Airport, PIT, Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.1992 - 01.1999

PA

TASSO KATSELAS ASSOCIATES, INC, Pittsburgh International Airport, PIT, Allegheny County Airport Authority, ACAA
01.1985 - 01.1999

Senior Programmer, Planner & Architect

01.1985 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Architecture -

Carnegie Mellon University

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