Samantha Skopek is a seasoned professional in project management and operational excellence, currently serving as Senior Operational Excellence Manager at Gilbane Building Company since November 2024. Previously, Samantha held various roles at PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC, from April 2015 to November 2024, culminating as Director of Project Management. Samantha's experience includes positions as Project Manager at Cotter Consulting, Inc., and Project Controls Specialist at ARCADIS U.S., where notable projects included the Public Building Commission of Chicago and GEMS World Academy. Samantha began a career foundation as a Sales/Office Assistant at Hursts' Berwyn Jewelers and a Lifeguard at Berwyn Park District. Samantha earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology between 2006 and 2011.