Jolie Lucas
About Jolie Lucas
Jolie Lucas is a Strategic Facilities Planner at General Atomics in Poway, CA, with over two decades of experience in facility planning, including military and higher education projects. She holds multiple certifications and has held various roles in prominent organizations, demonstrating her expertise in facility needs assessment and strategic planning.
Work at General Atomics
Jolie Lucas has served as a Strategic Facilities Planner at General Atomics since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing facility planning initiatives in Poway, CA. Her work involves assessing facility needs and developing strategic plans to optimize facility usage and efficiency.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining General Atomics, Jolie Lucas held several key positions in facility planning. She worked as a Senior Strategic Facilities Planner at RSP Architects from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, she was a Facility Planner at Jack in the Box from 1997 to 1999 and a Military Facilities Planner at URS Corporation from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she served as a Senior Military Planner at AECOM from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Jolie Lucas studied Architecture and Historic Preservation at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture. She also holds an MBA from the same institution. Her educational background is complemented by her studies in General Education at San Francisco State University. Lucas has specialized training in military and government planning, master planning, and higher education facility planning.
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Jolie Lucas is an active member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and the American Planning Association (APA). She has held leadership roles, including President of the Academic Facilities Council at IFMA from 2009 to 2017. Lucas holds several professional certifications, including LEED Accredited Professional, AICP, CFM, and Certified Charrette Facilitator, which reflect her expertise in sustainable and strategic facility planning.
Achievements in Facility Planning
Throughout her career, Jolie Lucas has prepared thousands of Basic Facility Requirement (BFR) worksheets, demonstrating her extensive experience in facility needs assessment. She has completed 1391s at installation, EFD, and cost validation levels, showcasing her expertise in detailed facility planning and cost analysis. Lucas has a strong interest in visioning and planning/master planning charrettes, indicating her focus on collaborative and strategic planning processes.