Cost Estimator

About the role

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. Through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, the group promotes an environmentally conscious approach aimed at sustainable development. With more than 7,000 employees (59% in Italy and 41% worldwide) and a presence in over 80 countries, IMA emphasizes continuous investment in people and skills development.

IMA Life North America, a company within the IMA Group, specializes in providing aseptic processing and freeze‑drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It is part of IMA Life, a business unit focused on the pharmaceutical sector that delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates and quotes for freeze dryers following required procedures and approval processes
• Collaborate with international colleagues on multi‑equipment machines and estimates
• Supervise the collection of hours/material cost from supporting departments
• Review customers’ User Requirement Technical Specifications and generate a deviation list to these documents
• Maintain cost estimating database
• Provide technical support to the Sales department and project teams, including attendance at customer meetings
• Provide complete and accurate documentation packages to hand orders from Sales Support to Operations for freeze dryers
• Provide marketing tools to support the sales process (specifications, photographs, videos, etc.)
• Provide engineering supporting information for proposals such as, but not limited to, General Arrangement Drawings, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), building layout, utility list, etc.
• Consistently observe and promote SHEQ site requirements for self, department, and all contractors, visitors, and guests
• Project manager for projects under $5 Million as required

Qualifications

Technical education at an associate degree level or above in an engineering discipline plus 1–2 years of relevant experience required, or at least 5 years practical experience required.

Skills

• A detailed analytical approach to daily tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting style
• Practical commercial knowledge
• Experienced working in a dynamic environment under strict time and budget constraints
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheets and databases including: ITM (Item Text Management system), CRM, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and practical drawing experience
• Experience with cost estimation for capital equipment
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Willingness to travel, domestic and international (less than 5%)
• Availability for overtime

Benefits

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avant‑garde in a multinational and multicultural context
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, and other initiatives to support the well‑being of employees and their families

Pay

$75,000‑85,000 Bonus