Project Cost Estimator (Sales Support)

PCI Pharma Services
  • Rockford, Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


    We are PCI. 


    Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

       

    ​Project Cost Estimator


    The ability of the estimation team and larger sales organization to provide business proposals in a timely manner is critical to growing the business. The timeliness and professionalism of our proposals provides our customers with their first impression of PCI and our processes. This role will allow us to have a focused and streamlined estimation process for supporting the sales team proposal needs and grow the business.


    • Collaborate strategically with sales teams, business unit managers, and customers to deeply understand the scope and objectives of each business opportunity, ensuring alignment with organizational growth goals.
    • Partner with Cost Estimating and Sales leadership to define a competitive and innovative strategic approach that maximizes profitability and client satisfaction.
    • Work closely with Package Design teams to develop optimized, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet client requirements and enhance brand value.
    • Engage Purchasing and vendor partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive costs, while proactively assessing supply chain risks and opportunities for efficiency.
    • 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.
    • Lead the creation of compelling, client-focused proposal formats that clearly communicate value propositions and differentiate PCI in the marketplace.
    • Facilitate open, solution-oriented discussions with Design and Engineering teams, driving innovative process recommendations that improve operational efficiency and client outcomes.
    • Evaluate and recommend optimal equipment and processes, hosting strategy sessions with engineering to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for each project.
    • Determine staffing models, production speeds, and efficiency benchmarks to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards.
    • Track and report key performance metrics aligned with senior leadership expectations, using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Demonstrate flexibility by supporting overtime and weekend work when required, ensuring critical deadlines and client commitments are met.
    • Maintain strict compliance with PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures, fostering a culture of quality and regulatory excellence.
    • Ensure consistent and reliable attendance, recognizing its critical role in team success and operational continuity.
    • Proactively take on additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to team objectives and organizational growth.

    QUALIFICATIONS:


    Required:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packing Engineering or related field
    • 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
    • College Level Mathematical Skills
    • Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.            
    • Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
    • Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

    Preferred:

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

    The base salary hiring range for this position is ($61,680.00 - $69,390.00) plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).


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    Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
    PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

    At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRockford, Illinois

    Skills

    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • Bridge Buildingunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Effectiveness Analysisunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Educational Technologyunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Geographyunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • PCIunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Pricingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
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    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Proposalsunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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