Body shop Estimator

A Body Shop Estimator plays a crucial role in the automotive repair industry. Here’s a detailed job description:

Responsibilities:

• Customer Interaction: Establish rapport with customers, explain necessary repairs, and justify costs. Follow up with customers.
• Damage Assessment: Visually estimate damage to vehicles.
• Documentation: Complete estimate sheets to document damage and repair requirements. Itemize parts and materials needed.
• Cost Calculation: Calculate labor and painting costs to determine the total repair cost.
• Repair Orders: Assign repair orders to the Production Coordinator.
• Quality Control: Evaluate repair quality by Technicians and ensure compliance with standards.
• Insurance Coordination: Understand insurance company estimates and check for accuracy.
• Parts Management: Complete parts order sheets, explore alternative sources for hard-to-locate parts, and verify delivered parts.
• Payment Handling: Receive payments from customers and insurance companies, coordinating with the Body Shop Receptionist.

 Qualifications:

• Education: Relevant degrees such as Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Automotive or General Education.
• Skills: Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., CCC Pathways), collision repair, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience: Familiarity with estimating processes, customer communication, and administrative tasks, minimum 3 years