Samantha Primus
Iron
Summary
Quality manager with 25 years of experience in construction, specializing in compliance with industry standards and improving project outcomes. Proven track record in team leadership and operational efficiency, enhancing productivity through standardized processes and resource management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
KGM Contractors, Inc.
04.2020 - Current
- Directed quality control efforts to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Supervised lab technicians and plant operations, fostering collaboration and productivity.
- Coordinated materials management to support timely project completion.
- Developed and implemented Excel spreadsheets to standardize lab and plant paperwork.
- Contributed to project bidding process, securing new contracts.
Assistant QC Manager
Minnesota Paving and Materials
05.2000 - 04.2020
- Supervised quality control across eight aggregate and bituminous labs, ensuring compliance with product standards.
- Streamlined office and lab operations to ensure smooth workflows and optimize productivity.
- Utilized Apex/JWS load-out system for efficient material dispatch and inventory management.
- Calculated internal costs for mix prices, improving accuracy of project budgets.
Education
Accounting Courses - Waite Park, MN
Minnesota School of Business
Waite Park, MNDiploma - Petersburg, ND
Dakota Prairie High School
Petersburg, NDSkills
- Quality assurance
- Compliance management
- Regulatory compliance
- Control plan development
- Corrective actions
- Statistical analysis
- Cost analysis
- Operations monitoring
- Team leadership
- Relationship management
- Quality assurance
Certification
- MSHA Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- MNDOT Bituminous Mix Designer and Street Inspector Certifications
- MNDOT Concrete Plant and Field Certifications
Professional References
- Kim Tolzmann, LG Everist, Inc., Quality Control Manager, 507-380-5565, Former Manager
- Chris Miller, Bryan Rock Products, Chief Operating Officer, 320-438-0567, Former Manager
- Daniel Kiminski, Northland, Project Manager, 218-780-3580, Former Co-worker
Timeline
Quality Manager
KGM Contractors, Inc.
04.2020 - Current
Assistant QC Manager
Minnesota Paving and Materials
05.2000 - 04.2020
Accounting Courses - Waite Park, MN
Minnesota School of Business
Diploma - Petersburg, ND
Dakota Prairie High School