Joe Barker, PE
Vice President of Operations at Envision Homes, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and SurveyorsMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
General Contractor - Building
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors - NASCLA CertifiedAug, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Envision Homes, LLC
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Construction Manager
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Nov 2018 - Jul 2022
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Garman Homes
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Manager
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
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Interim Chief Operations Officer
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
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Construction Manager
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
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Hayes Barton Homes, Inc.
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Start-up of the purchasing management/processes for semi-custom/production builder. Negotiate pricing among subcontractors as budgets are set and hit per home. Handling the majority of administrative management with the start-up. Assist with construction management. Assisting 3rd party accountant with billing. Communication with sales team and home buyers throughout the buying/building processes. GC qualifier for the company's operation in NC. Start-up of the purchasing management/processes for semi-custom/production builder. Negotiate pricing among subcontractors as budgets are set and hit per home. Handling the majority of administrative management with the start-up. Assist with construction management. Assisting 3rd party accountant with billing. Communication with sales team and home buyers throughout the buying/building processes. GC qualifier for the company's operation in NC.
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HHHunt Homes
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Builder Superintendent
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
Manage the construction process of single-family homes at Adams Point and The Hunt at Adams Point in Garner, NC. Maintain and adjust schedules for proper build time to meet closing dates.Conduct home-owner walk-throughs during the build of the home.
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Purchasing Agent, Raleigh-Durham Region
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Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
General Contractor Qualifier for HHHunt HomesCommunicate with vendors regarding building product information and negotiate optimum pricing.Assemble bid packages, and select the most applicable subcontractor or supplier.Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors on a daily basis. Communicate with field managers frequently to resolve issues as they arise to make the construction process more efficient.Communicate any changes or concerns to sales agents/estimators as needed. Resolve purchase order issues.Update job profit projections on all Raleigh neighborhoods. Adjust base costs and sales prices to project profit.Prepare new building permits.Review option selections as selected by home owners/sales agents and complete work orders. Assist in training sales agents in needed areas.
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
T.A. for Solid Mechanics and Construction Materials Lab Instructor Grade homework, quizzes, and/or tests on an "every other day" basis. Assisted students with homework/quiz/test/lab questions. T.A. for Solid Mechanics and Construction Materials Lab Instructor Grade homework, quizzes, and/or tests on an "every other day" basis. Assisted students with homework/quiz/test/lab questions.
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FDH Engineering, Inc.
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Project Engineer
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Conduct structural analyses on monopole and self support towers. Analyze soil properties to determine maximum capacities. Write passing/failing reports to owners. Consult with owners to compile required information when necessary in regards to the tower. Conduct structural analyses on monopole and self support towers. Analyze soil properties to determine maximum capacities. Write passing/failing reports to owners. Consult with owners to compile required information when necessary in regards to the tower.
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
T.A. for Legal Aspects of Construction, Solid Mechanics, and Engineering Statics Graded homework, quizzes, and/or tests on an "every other day" basis. Assisted students with homework/quiz/test questions. T.A. for Legal Aspects of Construction, Solid Mechanics, and Engineering Statics Graded homework, quizzes, and/or tests on an "every other day" basis. Assisted students with homework/quiz/test questions.
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Engineering Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Inspect asphalt pavement pre and post of applying to previous road surface. Inspect erosion control on newly constructed bridges. Enter collected data into pay-record book. Read and comprehend project plans in order to assist contractors on the job. Inspect asphalt pavement pre and post of applying to previous road surface. Inspect erosion control on newly constructed bridges. Enter collected data into pay-record book. Read and comprehend project plans in order to assist contractors on the job.
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Research Support
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Mar 2010 - May 2010
Assist Dr. Johnston (Distinguished Professor Emeritus) with various tasks during the school semester. Assist Dr. Johnston (Distinguished Professor Emeritus) with various tasks during the school semester.
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Davidson County Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Painter & Tile/Carpet Installer
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Jun 2004 - Aug 2008
Summer Maintenance Painter: Painted trim work and paint rolled walls in 15 schools. Placed in charge of a crew occasionally where I had to display responsibility and reliability. Tile and Carpet Installer: Removed carpet/tile and prep the floor accordingly for either tile or carpet. Measurement accuracy was a critical aspect of the position. Summer Maintenance Painter: Painted trim work and paint rolled walls in 15 schools. Placed in charge of a crew occasionally where I had to display responsibility and reliability. Tile and Carpet Installer: Removed carpet/tile and prep the floor accordingly for either tile or carpet. Measurement accuracy was a critical aspect of the position.
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Off-bearer
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2008
Transport logs from field by use of bobcats, tractors, and trucks. Off-bear/stack lumber and excess slabs. Relocate bundles of slabs and lumber with bobcat. Calculate Board foot of sawn lumber. . Transport logs from field by use of bobcats, tractors, and trucks. Off-bear/stack lumber and excess slabs. Relocate bundles of slabs and lumber with bobcat. Calculate Board foot of sawn lumber. .
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Education
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North Carolina State University
M.S., Civil Engineering: Concentration in Construction Engineering and Management -
North Carolina State University
B.S., Construction Engineering and Management