Jim Quinn Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As a seasoned Civil Engineer with a passion for project management and site administration, I’ve been able to build a firm from the ground up - starting with 3 part time employees and growing to a staff of 17 and counting. Capacity is a small engineering firm working primarily in Consulting Engineering and Project Management. Our work includes the analysis.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As Project Director, I was responsible for overseeing a large portfolio of realty properties. This included project management and architectural & engineering services for various clients. I managed a team of up to 30 engineers, architects and other professionals, while writing policy, making big picture decisions, and ensuring overall client satisfaction.

Hull, Quebec, Canada

As Chief Engineer, I was an integral part of Construction Services delivering over 100 projects in over 40 countries. I oversaw all aspects of projects, from pre-feasibility studies, cost estimating, calling proposals, supervising designs, calling tenders, inspection of construction, to post-project assessments. I organized multi-disciplinary teams.

Hull, Quebec, Canada

As Senior Contract Officer, I acted as departmental specialist for all aspects of construction & consulting. Advised Department Managers on contract administration and management issues. Played a major role in contracting - including conducting reviews & audits, recommending financial settlements for contract disputes and training departmental contract.

Kabul, Afghanistan

As Senior Resident Engineer, I supervised the construction of a critical water supply system (including deep wells, pumping stations, reservoirs, transmissions mains, distribution piping, etc.) for Kabul, Afghanistan with a population of ~1m, at the time. This was step one of a large program to provide the city with comprehensive water, sewer and storm.

Oman & Saudi Arabia

As a Resident Engineer, I was in charge of a handful of large building complexes in Saudi Arabia, as well as a highway in the Sultanate of Oman. Played an integral role in property negotiations committees for highway alignment land needs. Supervised staff in their inspections, testing, surveying, and other related duties. Acted as chair of a joint.

Stephenville, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

As a Construction Engineer, I planned, organized, and executed all activities related to my construction projects. Typically, these projects were ~50% water & sewer systems and ~50% industrial/commercial buildings and other contracts. I estimated the cost of construction materials, from plans to specs, and submitted tenders. Managed operations via the.