Walt Jones

About Walt Jones

I team with construction and industrial contractors to solve labor challenges by operating as a true partner — not a manpower vendor.With 20 years in construction staffing and 20 years prior in the field as a licensed journeyman electrician and contractor, I bring a practical, firsthand understanding of how workforce decisions impact schedules, budgets, safety, and project execution.Before entering staffing, I owned and operated my own electrical contracting business. Like many contractors, I relied on agencies to provide contract labor — and too often received individuals who were not properly vetted or aligned with the scope of work. That experience shaped how I operate today, and I never forgot what it felt like to have time, money, and momentum wasted on a jobsite.Today, I team with heavy industrial and commercial contractors nationwide, serving as an extension of their project and operations teams by supporting:• Millwright & rigging• Process piping & industrial mechanical trades• Electrical & instrumentation• Maintenance, shutdowns, and capital projects• Commercial electricians• Sheet metal mechanics & HVAC trades• Plumbers & commercial pipefitters• Controls, low-voltage, and fire protection tradesI’ve built a nationwide network of recruiting partners and skilled trades professionals by focusing on relationships, accountability, and alignment — not just filling headcount.My approach is simple:• Listen first• Understand the real challenges• Deliver people who are technically capable, dependable, and right for the jobI don’t measure success by how fast I can send resumes. I measure it by how smoothly projects run, how often clients call back, and the trust built over time.My goal is to be a solutions-based partner in my clients’ growth and long-term success — someone they rely on when it matters most.I’m an open networker and welcome meaningful conversations. If you’re looking for a staffing partner who understands the field and takes ownership, I’d be glad to connect.

Experience

1. National Account Manager

   Trillium Construction Services

   Jul 2014 — Present · US

   At Trillium Construction Services, I team with construction and industrial contractors to provide a mobile, highly skilled, and safety-minded workforce on an as-needed basis — serving as an extension of their project and operations teams.By partnering with us, contractors gain reliable access to vetted skilled trades while reducing risk and administrative burden. Trillium handles payroll, workers’ compensation, unemployment, compliance, and benefits, allowing our clients to stay focused on execution, schedules, and profitability.Our approach is relationship-driven and solutions-based. We listen first, understand project demands, and align the right people to the scope — all backed by accountability and a guarantee of performance.Markets Served:• Power Generation• Steel Mills• Paper Mills• Petroleum & Chemical• Nuclear• Manufacturing• Light Industrial• Commercial & Institutional• Government Facilities

Education

• Associated Builders and Contractors

  Journeyman Certification , Electrical apprenticeship

  1994 — 1998

• Lakeland Community College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2008

• Lakeland Community College

  Associate, Construction Management

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Process Scheduler
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Operations Management
• Construction Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Construction
• Negotiation
• Inspection
• Contract Recruitment
• Supervisory Skills
• Energy
• Customer Service
• Recruiting
• Safety Management Systems
• Contract Negotiation
• Petroleum
• Temporary Staffing
• Business Development
• Hiring
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Electricians
• Engineering
• Management
• Team Building
• Contract Management
• Cold Calling
• Project Management
• Contractors