Quinn Construction, Ltd.

President & Owner, Jim Quinn has served in many roles over his more than 40 year career with Quinn. Jim began his career as an Apprentice Carpenter working various construction projects across Alberta, including the installation of brownfield and greenfield facilities as well as the installation of Multi-unit Residential buildings. After earning his Journeyman certification, Jim progressed through various supervisory and management roles at Quinn, learning the ropes under the mentorship of J.B. Quinn. In 1994 Jim became President & CEO of Quinn Contracting Ltd. after the passing of his father. During Jim’s tenure as CEO, he led the expansion of Quinn’s business services to include engineering, extended the company’s core service delivery area into British Columbia, and explored international opportunities in Cuba, Thailand, the Persian Gulf and Aruba. He also established affiliate corporations, Quinn Construction Ltd. and Quinn Real Estate Ltd. 

As a champion for our industry, Jim has played an active role in numerous initiatives to support business development in our local operating communities. Some of these roles and initiatives include: serving as a member of the legislative task force with Merit Contractors Association for Labour Law Review; member of the RDC Foundation Board (2002-2009); Chairman for RDC’s Fundraising Committee for the Trades and Technology expansion (2009); and as a participant in the inaugural Leadership Networks Program held in Red Deer, Alberta (2000). Additionally, Jim has served as a volunteer for: Project Keep Straight, the Rocky Mountain House Kinsmen Club, and many other community organizations.

Throughout his career Jim has received numerous awards for his volunteerism and community work, especially around the Rocky Mountain House community where Quinn Contracting Ltd. was founded. The Quinn Family was presented the Rocky Mountain House Chamber of Commerce ‘Community Builder Award’ in 1994; Jim also received the, Jamie Tubbs Memorial Sportsmanship local award for his support of the ‘Safe Ride’ program. In 2005, Jim was presented with the prestigious Alberta Centennial Medal and in 2007 he received the G.H. Dawe Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to Red Deer College and the Central Alberta Community.