Company Name: Skyline Construction Inc.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Nature of Business: Construction/Engineering
Founded: 1996
Revenue: $101 million
Number of Employees: 109
Average Tenure: 1 year
Skyline Construction is a full-service contractor specializing in Green Buildings, Tenant Interiors and Retail Construction. Active in the Bay area since their founding in 1996, they operate as one of the very few examples of a successful ESOP that is 100% employee-owned and includes union members. Its 109-member workforce has access to generous benefits, paid time off and a tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 annually. Skyline is committed to engaging employees in all decisions. Each year a planning team, made up of representatives voted in by employees, formulates the company's strategic plan utilizing feedback from employee and customers surveys and performance measures. The entire firm has moved into teams- all of which are well-versed in Skyline's annual goals for gross margin, client feedback, safety and subcontractor performance. By setting environmental responsibility as a top priority, the firm has positioned itself well in a competitive market for securing new projects and attracting top talent. With high profile projects such as Google's new LEED certified offices under its belt, this unique company is leading the way in large scale sustainable construction while maintaining its commitment to a participatory, employee-driven workplace.
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