Project Cost Estimator (Sales Support)

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging 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; 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