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Thomas Luhrs
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Construction Project Manager with 20+ years in architecture and construction across Nevada and Southern California, spanning Las Vegas casino/resort work, occupied-facility renovation, and ground-up multi-family and affordable housing. Started as an architectural designer and progressed through project engineer to project manager, which gives a strong command of drawings, specifications, and design coordination. Experienced in subcontractor management, submittals and RFIs, schedule and budget control, pay applications and change orders, and project closeout. OSHA 30 and Procore certified.
Professional construction manager with extensive expertise in leading large-scale projects. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in project planning, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
Starcon Industries
San Diego, CA
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Managed subcontractor scopes during closeout phase of Apollo 82-unit mixed-use development in Bankers Hill, ensuring timely project completion.
- Coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, insulation, and flooring subcontractors for RFI submittals and documented scope changes through change orders.
- Monitored billing and cost reports against schedule of values, supporting punch-list completion and site readiness for occupancy.
- Coordinated utility and regulatory items required for turnover.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
Construction Project Manager
Cobblestone Construction
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed the James Down Affordable Housing project for the Southern Nevada Housing Authority from start through completion of the assigned scope.
- Administered monthly pay applications and billing, coordinating with owner to align on cost and schedule.
- Maintained project schedules and quality and safety compliance on a publicly funded housing project.
- Maintained project schedules while ensuring quality and safety compliance on publicly funded housing project.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in Bluebeam before planning or delegating days' work to team of (3) three employees.
- Generated regular project update reports for senior leadership, providing insights on project status and progress.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in Bluebeam before planning or delegating days work to team of (3) three employees.
Construction Project Manager
Emmerson Construction
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed a 162-unit ground-up affordable housing community, including underground utilities, civil work, and podium construction.
- Coordinated MEP trades, subcontractor schedules, and budgets, ensuring quality control in multi-phase build.
- Served as primary contact for subcontractors, inspectors, and design consultants, and processed submittals and RFIs among the GC, owner, and consultants.
- Delivered value engineering solutions for construction means and methods, enhancing cost effectiveness.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Generated project update reports for senior business leadership, highlighting key milestones and progress.
- Led project meetings with clients, architects, and field teams to align progress and expectations.
Project Manager
Nuera Project Consulting
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Managed commercial tenant-improvement renovations in occupied facilities, including Jacobs Center's business accelerator office remodel, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Developed project plans and master schedules, forecasting long-lead items to align with project timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time within tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- ABC San Diego Chapter Silver Eagle Award winner in Excellence in Construction and Safety.
Project Manager
Pub Construction
San Diego, CA
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Managed multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of design and construction.
- Oversaw multiple concurrent projects through design and construction phases, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Determined necessary plans and resources to achieve project goals and objectives, enhancing overall project success.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Streamlined material procurement and coordinated required services, maintaining adherence to budget constraints.
- Directed job order contracting (JOC) work: scoping, specifications, scheduling, budgeting, bids, and contracts.
Architectural Project Manager / Design, Construc
Fontainebleau Resorts
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Acted as the communication hub among architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and ownership on a high-profile Las Vegas resort project.
- Merged architectural and engineering drawings to produce cohesive packages that enhanced project clarity and execution.
- Delivered project information and status updates to customers while addressing concerns to maintain transparency and build trust.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer
Perini Building
Las Vegas, NV
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports to enhance project visibility and support decision-making.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment to ensure adherence to drawings and specifications.
- Documented project progress to meet requirements and facilitate traceability throughout project lifecycle.
- Coordinated submittals, RFIs, and document control to support construction schedule accuracy.
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
MGM Mirage Design Center
Las Vegas, NV
12.1999 - 09.2006
- Produced construction documents for casino/resort and back-of-house renovations within a multi-disciplinary design team.
- Produced construction documents for casino/resort and back-of-house renovations as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.
- Coordinated architectural construction documentation and drawings across all phases of fast-track projects, streamlining workflow and maintaining project timelines.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Verified construction documentation to align with client requirements and vision, ensuring design intent was accurately represented in final deliverables.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Technology
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Subcontractor coordination
- Cost management
- Preconstruction planning and schedule development
- MEP coordination
- Stakeholder coordination
- Scheduling coordination
- Scheduling
- Change management
- Scope definition
- Conflict resolution
- Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, AutoCAD
- Client engagement
- OSHA compliance
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Schedule adherence
- Conflict management
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Construction design
- Organized and detail oriented
- Permitting
Certification
OSHA 10 & 30 | Procore Certified | Scaffold Certification | CPR Certified
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
Starcon Industries
05.2026 - 08.2026
Construction Project Manager
Cobblestone Construction
10.2023 - 07.2025
Construction Project Manager
Emmerson Construction
02.2021 - 07.2023
Project Manager
Nuera Project Consulting
08.2014 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Pub Construction
11.2010 - 08.2014
Architectural Project Manager / Design, Construc
Fontainebleau Resorts
03.2008 - 10.2010
Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer
Perini Building
09.2006 - 02.2008
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
MGM Mirage Design Center
12.1999 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Construction Technology
Southwestern Community College
Personal Information
Availability: Open to travel & relocation