Martinez doesn’t just build projects—we build them right. And John Jones has been at the heart of that standard since day one. With over 30 years in engineering and federal construction, he brings deep technical expertise, visionary thinking, and day-to-day discipline to every aspect of the company’s operations.
A licensed Professional Engineer with a degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, John started his career in structural design before moving into construction leadership, delivering complex, high-stakes projects across the U.S. and overseas. Before co-founding Martinez in 2007, he was a partner at a major engineering firm and later led a small construction company—giving him rare insight into both the technical and operational sides of the build process.
John leads with intention and never stops pushing for what’s next. He’s deeply tuned into client needs, thinks several moves ahead, and doesn’t flinch when the pressure’s on. That mindset—combined with his discipline and ability to execute in any environment—has helped grow Martinez from a scrappy startup into a national firm delivering complex, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
John’s usually up before sunrise, fueled by curiosity and a genuine love of the work. When he’s not solving problems or leading field execution, you’ll find him reading everything from construction manuals to action-packed adventure novels, refinishing old furniture, or hunting for flea market finds. He’s a car guy, a paddleboarder, a beach volleyball ringer—and the kind of person who can strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. He brings the same openness and energy to life that he brings to work: steady, thoughtful, and fully engaged.
Martinez doesn’t just build projects—we build them right. And John Jones has been at the heart of that standard since day one. With over 30 years in engineering and federal construction, he brings deep technical expertise, visionary thinking, and day-to-day discipline to every aspect of the company’s operations.
A licensed Professional Engineer with a degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, John started his career in structural design before moving into construction leadership, delivering complex, high-stakes projects across the U.S. and overseas. Before co-founding Martinez in 2007, he was a partner at a major engineering firm and later led a small construction company—giving him rare insight into both the technical and operational sides of the build process.
John leads with intention and never stops pushing for what’s next. He’s deeply tuned into client needs, thinks several moves ahead, and doesn’t flinch when the pressure’s on. That mindset—combined with his discipline and ability to execute in any environment—has helped grow Martinez from a scrappy startup into a national firm delivering complex, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
John’s usually up before sunrise, fueled by curiosity and a genuine love of the work. When he’s not solving problems or leading field execution, you’ll find him reading everything from construction manuals to action-packed adventure novels, refinishing old furniture, or hunting for flea market finds. He’s a car guy, a paddleboarder, a beach volleyball ringer—and the kind of person who can strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. He brings the same openness and energy to life that he brings to work: steady, thoughtful, and fully engaged.
