Jesse Dutton
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Results-driven Telecommunications and Project Planning professional with 18 years of experience in telecom infrastructure, project management, and team leadership. Proven expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing complex telecommunications projects across multiple sites. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing enterprise-class wireless and fiber infrastructure. Passionate about leveraging strategic planning and technical acumen to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.
Detailed professional communicates proactively to coordinate projects and align logistics with objectives. Astute problem-solver with exceptional critical thinking and workflow coordination skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Planner
Cox Communications
Bentonville, AR
04.2007 - Current
- Lead over 100 telecommunications infrastructure projects, servicing 3,500+ new customers across all Cox Arkansas footprint.
- Designed and managed complex fiber and Wi-Fi network deployments in multifamily and commercial developments.
- Coordinated materials procurement, internal data routing, and vendor communications for seamless project delivery.
- Collaborated with engineering, field operations, and customer care teams.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
- Utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to analyze spatial data and inform planning strategies.
- Coordinated meetings between teams, departments to discuss project updates, status.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to determine project requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates.
Education
B.S. - Business Science and Project Management
Capella University
12.2025
Associate Degree - Information Systems
Northwest Technical Institute
01.2005
Skills
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Managed Wi-Fi & Fiber Design
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Technical Documentation & Planning
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- GIS tools
- Problem solving
- Customer focus
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2021 Synergy Award for streamlining workflows through WATTS R2.
- Delivered Central Region’s first successful Managed WiFi deployment.
Timeline
Senior Construction Planner
Cox Communications
04.2007 - Current
B.S. - Business Science and Project Management
Capella University
Associate Degree - Information Systems
Northwest Technical Institute