John F. Barker 130 Magnolia Road Sterling, VA 20164 703-444-9376 1johnbarker[at]gmail.com Summary of Qualifications
Senior manager with 20(+) years experience in residential and commercial construction. Ability to direct projects from concept through completion and delivery to purchaser. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver. Excellent background in design, construction, scheduling and budgeting/cost control. Understanding of building codes, principles and practices. Excellent people skills. Ability to interact with customers, subcontractors and inspectors. Professional Experience Aug. 1995 - PresentThe Airston Group, Inc.Woodbridge, VA Production Manager Directed all phases of construction from site development to project completion and delivery. Coordinated development of new products from plan review to final construction drawings. Instrumental in developing a Customer Service department and improved overall customer satisfaction resulting in repeat buyers. Trained, supervised and evaluated field supervisors. Improved number of units delivered annually from 40+ units to 100+ units. Hired, trained and managed Superintendents and field personnel. Implemented job cost accounting procedures to keep costs within established parameters and ensure acceptable profit margins. Worked with building officials and architects/engineers to obtain plan approval and permitting. Developed project specifications and worked with owners and sales staff to establish options based upon market conditions. Instrumental in developing and implementing a safety program and safety policies for the company.
Aug. 1988 Aug. 1995The Airston Group, Inc.Woodbridge, VA Project Manager Produced material takeoffs and subcontractor scopes. Negotiated with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best prices. Established construction schedules and coordinated work of vendors. Followed up with customers and coordinated resolution of any customer service issues. Worked closely with Sales Managers to ensure site friendly conditions while maintaining a safe environment for customers.
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Jan. 1983 Aug. 1988 RED Enterprises, Inc.Sterling, VA Superintendent Supervised crew of a commercial contracting company specializing in construction of churches, school additions and major renovations. Instrumental in carrying out annual contracts with Gallaudet College and Catholic University to provide various renovation projects as needed.
Jul. 1979 Jan. 1983Teton DecoratorsSterling, VA Partner Estimated and bid on painting and decorating projects. Scheduled work of subcontractors and employees. Conducted progress meetings with inspectors, owners and subcontractors. Met with construction officials and inspectors to facilitate building inspections and final approval.
Additional Skills Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project. Familiar with Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Service modules of Mark Systems Integrated Home Builder Management System software. Experienced in Land development and Bond release processes and procedures. Qualified Responsible Land Disturber.
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