Jim Lucas is a solution-oriented, innovative problem solver dedicated to design excellence, integrity, and professional ethics. With more than 30 years’ experience in the architectural engineering industry, he has the expertise to tackle any challenge from small residential renovations to new multi-million dollar construction. Jim uses a wide range of design tools to produce the most economical design in the most efficient manner, resulting in competitive fees and quick response times. Services include:Buildings • Foundations • Retaining wallsPre-engineered building systems and componentsAs-built drawings • 3D modeling and rendering717-925-0396PE@JMLstructural.comJMLstructural.com/

Providing support for political candidates, PACs, lobbies, and conservative advocacy groups. Services offered include:Database management ♦ Grassroots networking ♦ Technical issues consultant ♦ Event stafferEvent set-up and logistics ♦ Driver / Body man ♦ Custom props and hardwareAudio and Video Production717-925-0396jim@JMLcampaignsupport.comJMLcampaignsupport.com/

Coordinating the efforts of the campaign volunteers within the Perry County portion of the PA 15th Senate District.

Producing and screening calls for Marc's weekly one-hour radio talk show. Editing recorded audio of shows for posting as podcasts.

As a campaign volunteer, maintained the campaign database; drove the candidate to appointments and events all over Pennsylvania; served as candidate's assistant during trips; collected contact information; photographed and/or recorded video at events; built and set up display hardware for use at events

Analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, computer aided drafting, creating design aids, writing specifications, coordination among engineering and architectural disciplines, construction observation and administration.

Analysis and design of standard open web steel joists and joist girders; analysis and design of unusual joist profiles and complex steel trusses; connection design; field modification analysis and design; interpretation of Bid/Contract Documents provided by other design professionals; technical assistance for, and coordination with, other design professionals; reviewing design calculations, shop bills, and fabrication drawings; developing standard design procedures.Supervised a design staff of 6, including 3 Engineers-in-Training and 3 Technicians; evaluated performance; provided technical assistance/direction; interviewed candidates for employment.

Analysis and design of pre-engineered metal buildings, including such components as beams, columns, rafters, purlins, open webbed steel joists, wall panels, and roof panels; connection design; applying building codes from various states; maintaining analysis and design software; interpreting building orders; reviewing design calculations and fabrication drawings.Supervised a design staff of 4, including 1 Professional Engineer and 3 Engineers-in-Training; project scheduling; assigning personnel; performance evaluations; technical assistance/direction; interviewing candidates for employment and training.Directed development and maintenance of engineering procedures and documentation associated with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Quality Certification Program under Category MB: Metal Building Systems. Tasks included:• Authoring the Engineering Design and Practices Manual, including development and documentation of design procedures and spreadsheet-based design aids, as well as design of welds for standard conditions• Co-authoring the Welding Procedures Manual, including the creation of details for standard welds and writing Welding Procedure Specifications• Overhauling order documentation forms• Developing and presenting an instructional seminar explaining order documentation to customers and in-house personnel, including preparation of visuals and handouts.

Analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures; concrete and masonry restoration; floor load surveys; construction observation and administration; computer aided drafting; creating design aids; writing specifications and conceptual engineering reports; construction cost estimates; fee estimates and writing fee proposals; coordination among engineering and architectural disciplines; delegation of design tasks to junior and senior engineering personnel; project scheduling; assigning personnel; performance evaluations; interviewing candidates for employment.Supervised a staff of 7, including 2 Professional Engineers, 3 Engineers-in-Training, and 2 CAD operators.

Analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures; floor load surveys; creating design aids; construction observation; writing conceptual engineering reports.