Skyline Construction Welcomes Craig T. Jones as Principal of Silicon Valley Office

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyline Construction, a Northern California-based general contractor, is proud to announce that Craig T. Jones has joined the firm as principal of its Silicon Valley office. In this role, he will be responsible for leading and growing the Silicon Valley office and providing executive oversight to better service the firm's growing client base for tenant improvement projects.

Craig brings more than 30 years of construction experience and established relationships with Silicon Valley clients to Skyline. His core expertise in commercial interiors aligns with the firm's specialization in high-end tenant improvements, mission-critical facilities, and building infrastructure projects. His key project experience includes large tenant improvements for The Swig Company, Hines, Kaiser Permanente, Intel, Kirkland and Ellis, and Union Bank.

"Craig is a dedicated and experienced construction professional with a proven track record of achievement in securing new business and growing market segments in Silicon Valley," said David Hayes, CEO of Skyline Construction. "He is an industry leader with a strong presence in the community, and he shares our commitment to exceptional client service and creative thinking. We are pleased to add Craig to the Skyline executive management team, and we are certain that he is the right person to grow our business in Silicon Valley."

Skyline is raising the industry bar with a strong foundation of integrity and experience supported by creative and sustainable building using 100% American-made products. The firm's commercial interiors team specializes in creative, high-end, fast track, and phased interior projects for technology companies, law firms, banks, venture capital firms, educational institutions, and restaurants, among other niche markets. Skyline has grown more than 200% post-recession, approaching over $150 million in annual revenue in 2014. In 2013, Skyline ranked among the top 15 commercial contractors in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

"Skyline's approach, integrity, and commitment to its employees and clients make it a perfect match for my experience and skill set," said Jones. "I am excited to take on this challenge of managing and growing the Silicon Valley office, with the goal of adding new staff, new projects, and new clients."

Prior to joining Skyline, Craig worked at Turner Construction for 30 years, serving as vice president and construction executive. Craig received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Valparaiso University. He is a member of IFMA San Francisco Chapter and CoreNet Global Northern California and previously served on the American Heart Association executive committee for the Annual Heartwalk.

A resident of the Valley for more than 25 years, Craig lives with his family in Los Altos, Calif. where he is actively involved in fundraising for the local school district. Craig serves as a coach and a board member for the local chapter of the National Junior Basketball League.

About Skyline Construction
Founded in 1996, Skyline Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor with offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the East Bay. The company focuses on commercial interiors, mission-critical data centers, building infrastructure, and investments. It is ranked among the 2013 Fastest Growing Companies in the Bay Area and a leader in the Build America Challenge, an organization that offers certification to build commercial construction projects using American-made materials and tools. For more information, please visit www.skylineconst.com or follow us on Twitter at @SkylineConstSF.

SOURCE Skyline Construction