Project Cost Estimator (Sales Support)

PCI Pharma Services • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

The Project Cost Estimator supports the sales organization by developing timely, professional business proposals that help grow PCI’s business. The role works across sales, business units, customers, cost estimating, packaging design, purchasing, vendors, engineering, and senior leadership to understand opportunities and develop competitive, profitable, client-focused proposals. It also helps shape packaging, equipment, process, staffing, production, pricing, and performance strategies while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. The position may require travel and onsite work at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office, as well as overtime and weekend work when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Packing Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
• College-level mathematical skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to perform complex computer tasks and knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for professional needs.
• Very high reasoning ability, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and working with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel and work onsite when required in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams, business unit managers, and customers to understand opportunity scope and objectives and align proposals with organizational growth goals.
• Partner with Cost Estimating and Sales leadership to develop competitive, innovative strategies that support profitability and client satisfaction.
• Work with Package Design teams to create optimized, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet client requirements and enhance brand value.
• Engage Purchasing and vendor partners to obtain high-quality materials at competitive costs and assess supply chain risks and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Cost Estimating Manager and Sr. VP of Sales, to establish pricing strategies that balance market competitiveness with margin objectives.
• Create client-focused proposal formats that communicate value and distinguish PCI in the marketplace.
• Facilitate discussions with Design and Engineering teams to develop process recommendations that improve operational efficiency and client outcomes.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment and processes, partnering with engineering to assess scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Determine staffing models, production speeds, and efficiency benchmarks to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Track and report performance metrics aligned with senior leadership expectations and use data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.
• Support overtime and weekend work when required to meet deadlines and client commitments.
• Maintain compliance with PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance coverage, including dental and vision.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k).
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level