Body shop Estimator

Description 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.

Requirements

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