Project Estimator

The Project Estimator (Audio-Visual) is a customer facing position responsible for the qualification and response creation for RFPs (Request for Proposals) in coordination with the sales team.

• Responsible for interfacing with current and potential Audio-Visual customers, and internal sales team to produce bid responses for RFPs (request for proposals).
• Support between 4 and 8 concurrent Audio-Visual bid responses.
• Participate in the initial evaluation of a bid to determine if Cenero should pursue the opportunity.
• Evaluate and document RFPs for risks pertaining to the system design, logistical delivery, and serviceability.
• Participate in the creation of initial RFIs (requests for information) to clarify details in the RFPs.
• Review and understand building drawings and schematic diagrams which detail systems to be priced in the RFP
• Assemble the pricing response for labor and materials as detailed in the RFPs.
• Assist the sales team with Pre-Sales scope development (technical writing, client requirements, caveats, etc.) presentations and cost estimation
• Support sales team on site visits or client calls with design related activities
• Assist with the development of appropriate design documentation to optimize our ability to respond to RFPs
• Attend applicable meetings, visit customer sites & conduct site surveys (as required) to gather necessary information
• Professionally represent Cenero to the customer and other project contacts and manage the customer's expectations
• Keep and enter accurate time sheet information
• Ability to interface professionally with clients, either in-person or on the phone
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Applicant must be able to handle the pressure of deadlines on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Applicant should have a 2 or 4 year college degree in a technical field
• Applicant must have 4 to 5 years of related Audio-Visual industry experience
• Applicant must have knowledge of Audio-Visual fundamentals and ICIA best practices.
• CTS certification is mandatory, CTS-D is preferred.
• Manufacturing certifications are a plus
• Prefer someone with experience installing or supporting AV equipment and/or CAT5 cabling

• Applicant must have efficient Microsoft Excel skills.
• Applicant must have sound technical writing ability.
• Experience reading and understanding signal flow diagrams.
• Experience reading and understanding building drawings.
• Experience designing or delivering modern AV solutions in a corporate enterprise environment.
• Applicant must have the ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Applicant must be able to handle the pressure of deadlines on a regular basis.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and talk or hear.
• Required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Industry-leading healthcare coverage begins on your first day of employment. Includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription
• Savings and 401K Investments with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Spending Account (DCA)
• 100% Company paid Life insurance
• 100% Company paid Short Term Disability
• Optional Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off awarded at hire
• On-site gym, weight room, locker room
• Giving Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Lucrative Employee Referral program
• Delicious Free coffee
• Warm Philly soft pretzels every Wednesday in Malvern

Cenero employees are truly empowered to innovate at every level, in every function. We hire high energy activators, that aren't afraid to leverage their passion and expertise. And we're agile, which means you can make a difference with your career, while learning, growing and having fun!

Since 1999, Cenero has helped organizations gain a competitive edge by leveraging audio visual and conferencing technology as productivity tools. Our extensive knowledge of Audio-Visual Systems, Video Conferencing and Network Infrastructure delivers solutions that improve communication and drive efficiency throughout the client's organization. The right technology can make or break a video meeting. Smart AV solutions can offer both in-office and remote participants an equal seat at the table, so everyone can engage and interact easily and comfortably. AI-informed technology can improve audio, video and interactive experiences, creating a consistency across spaces and seamlessly connecting remote teams.

• Our Constant Connect solution is a suite of managed services that assures technology readiness for all collaboration spaces. The suite includes:
• Proactive Managed Services identify and solve issues before meetings even start
• UC Proactive Managed Services monitors rooms and UC platforms like Teams and Zoom to keep spaces fully functional
• Reactive Managed Services provide immediate assistance for all tech issues
• An Analytics Dashboard provides detailed data for more informed business planning
• AV Staffing Services provide on-site support of complex AV technology

We are growing rapidly, and our recent acquisition by Ricoh in October 2022 has accelerated our growth. This acquisition will help RICOH support its customers with their growing number of offices, meeting rooms, and learning spaces that are quickly being modified to support hybrid working and learning models. Cenero has a new headquarters building in Malvern, PA, and 4 other U.S. offices. (New York, Washington DC, Charlotte, and Dallas) We offer a range of flexible AV solutions that improve communication, drive productivity, and empower collaboration. Our suite of solutions includes systems design and delivery, as well as managed services, which fits in perfectly with Ricoh's portfolio of digital workplace solutions.

At Cenero, we have a vibrant corporate culture which focuses on work/life balance. Cenero has won numerous awards including Best Place to Work and Inc Magazine's List of the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (both awards 4 times). You can choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options. You can contribute to your financial security with a Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with a company match. You can augment your education with tuition assistance programs. Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually. All of your benefits begin on Day One of employment.

Cenero provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Direct candidates only. No employment agencies or third-party resumes will be accepted. HLH