Jessie Jones
Little Rock,USA
Summary
Engineering professional known for high standards and result-driven approach. Extensive experience in leading engineering initiatives and implementing innovative solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in technical analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Head
Arkansas Department of Transportation
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Oversee the development of long-range multimodal transportation plans.
- Lead the development of agency strategic plan.
- Lead the development of transportation performance management.
- Provide input and support for transportation policy and investment decisions.
- Support transportation program and project implementation.
- Provide leadership in advancing the Toward Zero Deaths goal in Arkansas.
- Transportation Planning and Policy Division (fka. Planning and Research Division)
Consultant Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Managed multi-discipline consultant contracts.
- Managed Value Engineering Program.
- Deputy Director and Chief Engineer’s Office
- Value Engineering Coordinator
Bridge Design Engineer
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Involved in various bridge design projects.
- Evaluated bridge scour conditions.
- Bridge Division
Chief Engineer for Preconstruction
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2025 - Current
- Led development of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams in the design and review of engineering plans and specifications.
- Oversaw project budgets and schedules, optimizing resource allocation for timely delivery of projects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues and implemented mitigation strategies to enhance project outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project objectives with community needs and environmental considerations.
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate innovative technologies into engineering processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
Division Head
Arkansas Department of Transportation
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversee development of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
- Support transportation program and project implementation.
- Coordinate pre-construction project development and scheduling.
- Manage project budget and funding functions.
- Conduct letting of construction projects.
- Oversee local federal-aid project coordination.
- Manage various grant programs.
- Program Management Division
Assistant Chief Engineer-Planning
Arkansas Department of Transportation
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated engineering projects ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Developed maintenance schedules for infrastructure systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in budget preparation and resource allocation for engineering initiatives.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues during project execution.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for project management and engineering principles.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced project delays and enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align engineering objectives with departmental goals.
- Developed budgets and project plans considering costs for time and materials.
- Upheld high standards of quality control within engineering department through routine inspections and audits.
Project Engineer
Genesis Environmental Consulting Inc.
01.1999 - 08.2000
- Planned, designed and monitored various solid waste facilities.
Civil Engineer
ShunDe Municipal Engineering Company
09.1993 - 02.1997
- Involved in design and construction on transportation and site development projects.
- Prepared contract bid document.
Transportation Engineer
Highway Bureau
07.1992 - 09.1993
- Served on surveying crews for multiple highway projects.
Education
M.S.C.E. -
University of Arkansas
01-2003
B.S.E. - Civil Engineering
Arkansas State University
01-2001
Transportation Engineering
Foshan University
Foshan, China01-1992
Skills
- Operations management
- Infrastructure management
- Strategic analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Resource development
- Asset management
Affiliations
- TRB, AEP10 – Standing Committee on Transportation Planning Policy and Processes, member, 4/2022 – Present
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), member, 2016 - Present
Certification
Registered Professional Engineer (AR PE #12547)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Engineer for Preconstruction
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer-Planning
Arkansas Department of Transportation
04.2023 - 01.2025
Division Head
Arkansas Department of Transportation
03.2020 - 04.2023
Division Head
Arkansas Department of Transportation
10.2013 - 03.2020
Consultant Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 02.2011
Bridge Design Engineer
Arkansas Department of Transportation
01.2002 - 01.2008
Project Engineer
Genesis Environmental Consulting Inc.
01.1999 - 08.2000
Civil Engineer
ShunDe Municipal Engineering Company
09.1993 - 02.1997
Transportation Engineer
Highway Bureau
07.1992 - 09.1993
B.S.E. - Civil Engineering
Arkansas State University
Transportation Engineering
Foshan University
M.S.C.E. -
University of Arkansas
Publications/Presentations
- “ARDOT Strategic Plan – A Roadmap to the Future”, 2018 TRC Transportation Engineering Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas, May 15, 2018.
- “Freight Planning in Arkansas”, University of Arkansas, Civil Engineering Seminar, February 15, 2018.
- “Transportation Performance Management in Arkansas”, 2017 TRC Transportation Engineering Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas, May 16, 2017.
- “Transportation Planning in Arkansas”, University of Arkansas, ITE Student Chapter, Fayetteville, Arkansas, December 1, 2016.
- “Innovations in Alternative Future Scenarios – Arkansas”, TRB Tools of the Trade Transportation Planning Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, September 12, 2016.
- “Optimizing Performance and Investment Decisions Through Scenario Planning: Arkansas’ Journey”, TRB Conference on Use of Scenario Planning in Transportation Planning, Portland, Oregon, August 15, 2016.
- “Linking Performance Outcome with Resource Allocation in Arkansas’ Long Range Intermodal Transportation Plan”, FHWA Let’s Talk Performance Webinar, July 12, 2016.
- “Your Vision, Your Transportation System: Using Scenario Planning in Arkansas”, AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning Summer Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 23, 2016.
- “We Move Arkansas – Long Range Intermodal Transportation Plan”, 82nd Arkansas Municipal League Annual Convention, Little Rock, Arkansas, June 16, 2016.
- “Arkansas’ TAM Perspective – TAM Organizational Framework”, FHWA/AASHTO TAM Webinar 21, June 8, 2016.
- “We Move Arkansas – Long Range Intermodal Transportation Plan”, Arkansas Transportation Research Council and Engineer Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas, April 5, 2016
- “Value Engineering Guidelines and Procedures, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department”, 2010.
- “Development of Mobility and Congestion Performance Measures for Metropolitan Areas, Phase II – TRC0805”, 2010.
- “Retrofitting Precast Bridge Beams with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strips for Shear Capacity” by Durham, Heymsfield, and Jones, ASCE Journal of Performance for Constructed Facilities, Volume 23, Number 4, 2009.
- “Development of Mobility and Congestion Performance Measures for Metropolitan Areas, Phase I – TRC0805”, 2008.
- “Structural Behavior of Short Span Precast Channel Beam Bridges without Shear Reinforcement” by Heymsfield, Durham, and Jones, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Volume 12, Number 6, 2007.
- “Design-Build Guidelines and Procedures, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department”, 2006.
- “The Structural Evaluation of Precast Concrete Slab Panels in Bridge Superstructures, Phase II – TRC 0401”, by Durham, Heymsfield, Kuss, Jones, and Tencleve, 2005.
- “Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Shear Strengthening of Short-Span, Precast Channel Beams in Bridge Superstructures” by Jones, Heymsfield, and Durham, TRR 1892, Design of Structures, 2004.
- “Fiber Reinforced Polymer Shear Strengthening of Short Span of Precast Concrete Channel Beams”, MSCE Thesis, 2004.
- “The Structural Evaluation of Precast Concrete Slab Panels in Bridge Superstructures – TRC 0204”, by Durham, Heymsfield, Schemmel, and Jones, 2003.