Body Shop Estimator

A Collision Estimator is responsible for accurately and efficiently appraising vehicle damages to determine the cost of repairs for the customer or insurance companies:

• Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts
• Takes clear and accurate photos of damages
• Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors
• Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule
• Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter
• Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time
• Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided
• Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery
• Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system
• Pre-close files for delivery
• Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process
• Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted
• Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly
• Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers
• Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have
• Prepares file for final bill upload
• Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing
• Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing
• Requires little to no experience in discipline
• Conducts routine tasks as directed
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma.

Computer Skill: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Self-starter who is highly organized
• Able to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
  
  
  

Additional Preferred Skills/ Experience:

• Minimum 4 year of collision auto body repair experience
• Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements
• I-CAR certification
• Proficient in the use of estimating software CCC One
• Must have experience in writing estimates for high end vehicles and writing jigs
  
  
  

Requirements

• Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts
• Takes clear and accurate photos of damages
• Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors
• Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule
• Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter
• Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time
• Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided
• Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery
• Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system
• Pre-close files for delivery
• Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process
• Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted
• Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly
• Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers
• Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have
• Prepares file for final bill upload
• Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing
• Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing
• Requires little to no experience in discipline
• Conducts routine tasks as directed
  
  
  

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off