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Tara Lafave

Gatineau,QC

Summary

20+ years in cumulative government and private sector experience in interior design, building components, procurement, project and team management and contract administration. Extensive experience in carrying out construction projects including managing all phases of a client fit- up/relocation projects with varying degree of complexity. Effective, creative interpersonal skills, client relations, negotiations and leading multi-disciplinary project teams and internal employees. Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit and dRofus. Bilingual language profile B | B | C

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Interior Designer

House Of Commons
01.2015 - Current
  • My current role provides interior design and Building Component and Connectivity (BCC) strategic advice and planning for Major Crown Projects (MCP) projects including the gathering and analysis of functional program requirements, ensure quality assurance during the design and contract phases, project delivery and occupancy following industry best practice and HoC methodologies
  • Engage with House Officers, House Officials and Service Area Representatives (SAR’s) to define requirements and provide creative design solutions
  • Coordination with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Consultants and the Construction Manager (CM) Team to supports the successful realization and delivery of our program
  • Mentor the project team associated with strategic planning and project delivery
  • Evaluate resources, identify priorities, and assign tasks to the team
  • Oversee junior staff to support development and growth
  • Identify lessons learned, transfer knowledge and evaluate program requirements to support The Long Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) to advise related programs, working groups, and senior management
  • Project: West Block Rehabilitation Project, Ottawa, Ontario 2019 Occupancy Restoration and modernization of West Block in support of the LTPV to include the interim House of Commons Chamber built into the new glass roof covered courtyard, committee rooms, offices for House Officials and House leaders and support spaces
  • Challenges included ongoing design development during construction, evolution of functionals requirements resulting in scope negotiations with PSPC, managing pre & post occupancy client changes
  • Project: Block 2 Redevelopment, Ottawa Ontario 2033 Occupancy Currently in the schematic design phase following an international design competition awarded in 2022, the Block 2 redevelopment will provide office spaces for the Senator’s and Member’s of Parliament
  • As we continue to gather and analysis our functional program working with multiple service area representatives, strategic planning is underway for key projects decision including the reuse of the Victoria building, loading dock options and feasibility, and the coordination of multiple stakeholder program requirements.

Senior Interior Designer

Lalande + Doyle Architecture
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • I began my career at L+D as an intermediate designer bringing in my skillset developed at PWGSC to lead of a variety of government and private sector projects
  • Throughout these experiences, I gathered numerous competencies and management skills
  • My role as a designer and project manager throughout all project phases has contributed to my extensive knowledge on: Experience in Leadership roles to multi-disciplinary teams
  • Preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) including the procurement of engineering and other disciplines
  • Develop level of effort and manage project resources
  • Functional programming including the collection and interpretation of data, space calculations, and space analysis
  • Advise clients pertaining to the project evaluation
  • Project scheduling with MS Project
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates
  • Develop design concepts and option with creative design and workplace solutions and provide advice and recommendation for key decisions the schematic design and design development
  • Selection and specification of finishes, furniture, artwork, signage, lighting and other fixtures
  • Preparation of design, construction, contract documents in AutoCAD/Revit and National Master Specification (NMS) including coordination with other disciplines and negotiations with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction
  • Overseeing construction activities including assistance with tendering to general contractors Planning and procurement of furniture and equipment
  • Project close-out and commission procedures
  • Application of Governing Codes, Standards and Guidelines Project: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario 2014 Fit-up, FFE coordination and furniture procurement for various areas including the office space, ticket office, players’ lounge, training and treatment areas, and club house levels
  • Move management services for a multi-phase relocation of 140 full time employees, coaches, trainers and players into approximately 1115 m² of newly renovated office space from various locations throughout Ottawa
  • Project: Library and Archives - Digitization and Storage Facility, Gatineau, Quebec ($1.8M) 2014 Lead project designer for the Interior fit-up and furniture procurement of archive conservation digitization laboratories and storage area, including a new main entrance, new exterior glazing and façade design, LULA elevator, and related support spaces
  • Project: LEED Platinum Certified Place Victoria, Gatineau, Quebec ($16M) 2012 Project designer responsible for programming, planning and base building common space design of a design build office tower housing 5 government tenants over 13 floors, total over 40,000 square meters, in accordance with PWGSC workplace 2.0 standards
  • Project: Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP, Ottawa, Ontario ($1.2M) 2008 Office fit-up for a law firm occupying 2800 m², including a new lobby and client reception area with custom millwork and lighting
  • Project designer responsible for design, furniture procurement and move management
  • Office for Disability Issues, Gatineau, Quebec ($1.5M) 2007 Project designer responsible for office planning, fit-up coordination, and working drawings for 25,000 SQFT space designed to accommodate workers with disabilities such and mobility, hearing and visual impairments.

Design Manager

PWGSC Real Property, Architecture and Interior Design
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Design manager responsible for office planning and furniture procurement in accordance with the GC Workplace Fit-Up standards
  • Led interior design projects for variety of government departments
  • Managed project schedules and budgets through consistent adjustments to ensure timely completion within scope of work
  • Led multi-disciplinary teams in project delivery: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and any other specialty consultant
  • Coordinated close-out documents and quality assurance validation
  • Project: Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa, Ontario Construction implementation was done over two phases to allow for partial occupancy during construction
  • Strategic planning was required for the furniture installations and move management of the swing space.

Education

Advanced Interior Design Diploma

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
2003

Educationcertificationsmemberships

  • ARIDO Member Number, 33748
  • Interior Designers of Canada Registered Member
  • NCIDQ – National Council for Interior Design Qualification, 2011 - Certificate # 023319
  • PWGSC National Project Management System (NPMS) Certificate, 2007
  • Algonquin College – Advanced Interior Design Diploma, 2003

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • ARIDO Member Number: 33748
  • Interior Designers of Canada Registered Member

Timeline

Senior Interior Designer

House Of Commons
01.2015 - Current

Senior Interior Designer

Lalande + Doyle Architecture
01.2007 - 01.2015

Design Manager

PWGSC Real Property, Architecture and Interior Design
01.2006 - 01.2007

Advanced Interior Design Diploma

Algonquin College

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