PIERRE (PETE) LA PIERRE
**** **** ****** ******** ****, A shland, Oregon 9 7520 Phone: 541-***-**** p ******@***.***
Executive Profile
Proactive Operations Manager/Project Manager experienced in managing a variety of project design/construction teams.
I successfully maintained effective communication between personnel, subcontractors and management teams.
Skill Highlights
Project estimating Architectural interface
Project management Owner interface
Project planning/CPM scheduling Building Department interface
Leadership/communication skills Public Works interface
Contract/subcontract management Invoice/Change Order approval/denial
C ore Accomplishments
I hold a 99% success rate on assigned projects ranging from $15,000 to $270,000,000. Projects that have been under my
auspices include highway/bridges, industrial, commercial, casino, and hotel high rise construction.
Professional Experience
Project Director 03/2001 to 09/2005
Harrahs Las Vegas, N V
I successfully contracted and managed architects and general contractors from the conceptual project phase through
completion to meet the principles conceptual expectations, project duration, and budget limitations.
Projects included casino renovations, new high rise hotel, multi story parking garage, hotel multi room renovations.
Vice President 07/1998 to 02/2001
Tri-Star Theme Builders Las Vegas, N V
I managed a team of designers, up to 175 craftsmen, and multiple subcontractors. Projects included the design and
renovation of one heavily themed casino, and an addition to casino including food court, multi level parking garage, and a
multiplex theater.
Project Manager 03/1996 to 06/1998
Station Casinos Las Vegas, N V
I managed a team of architects, general contractors, and subcontractors from the conceptual phase through the
completion of new casino, multi story hotel, and multi story parking garage meeting the owners conceptual expectations,
project duration, and budget constraints.
Project Manager to Operations Manager 04/1986 to 02/1996
Martin Harris Construction Las Vegas, N V
I was a successful Project Manager for multiple commercial projects constructed with in house labor forces; office buildings,
schools, flood control, tilt-up warehouses, public works projects.
I was promoted to Operations Manager with five Project Managers under my auspices. I was responsible for all; project
profitability, project completion success, project owner satisfaction, and personnel safety programs.
More work history including heavy highway and industrial construction will be provided on request.
Education
Associate of Science: Civil Engineering 1970
Oregon Technical Institute Klamath Falls, O R, United States
Completed additional education;
Combat Engineer Course, United States Army
Project Management Courses (numerous)
Construction Safety Course (S.T.A.R.T.)
Risk Management Course