Jean-Claude Champagne

Mr. Champagne is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, and a member of the Ordre des architectes and the Ordre des ingénieurs of Québec. He holds a master’s degree in architecture, as well as Project Management Professional® (PMP) and Risk Management Professional® (PMI-RMP) certifications from the PMI, as well as being a certified mediator and arbitrator by the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ).

Having started his professional career in 1974, Mr. Champagne has accumulated experience in strategic planning, project management, technical services, finance, administration and human resources management acquired during the development of major infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors in Canada, as well as internationally. From this period, he has a solid experience in the management of large owned and leased real estate portfolios.

For more than 30 years, he held various senior management positions in government agencies in Quebec after a career as an engineering officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, for which he received the Canadian Decoration (CD) for services rendered.

Since 2011, Mr. Champagne has played a key role as a Senior Advisor in the development of the firm’s specialized work methods, particularly in risk management and various project delivery modes.

Gabriel Chiniara

Gabriel Chiniara has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He is a past president of the Montreal chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). During his career, he has distinguished himself in some of the most prestigious projects in Montreal.

Gabriel Chiniara is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (FIRAC), and a retired member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec. He holds a master’s degree in architecture, as well as the PMI’s Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification.

Eric Chiniara

Eric Chiniara holds a degree in Commerce from Concordia University in Montreal, an MBA from HEC Montreal, and the Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification from the PMI.

Having started his career at DECASULT in 2013, where he has been involved in the budgetary management of both public and private sector projects, he has contributed to the development and implementation of the firm’s proprietary cost-control system, derived from its distinctive methods and in line with the industry’s best practices.

He has undertaken various corporate roles in the firm, including finance and HR management. His involvement in these activities has resulted in the implementation of several policies making DECASULT a top employer in its industry.

His people-oriented management style makes him a highly valued member of the firm’s clients and employees.