Body Shop Estimator

Collision Center Estimator

Do you love cars, both driving and fixing them? Are you a professional restoration architect? Do you enjoy giving life to vehicles that have seen better days?

Schumacher Automotive Group in Northlake is seeking a Collision Center Estimator responsible for appraising vehicle damage to determine cost of repairs for insurance claim settlements while delivering the best experience to our customers.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop technician.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident with customer and insurance carrier.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Keeps customer up to date and informed during repair process.
• Familiar with CCC One estimating systems.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management.

Education/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an estimator.
• CCC One estimating systems strongly preferred.
• I Car certification strongly preferred
• Must have reliable transportation within the West Palm Beach area
• Positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• A valid driver's license.

Schumacher Auto 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.

About Schumacher Automotive Group Schumacher Auto Group is an industry-leading Car Dealership Company with award-winning car brands in the West Palm Beach, North Palm and Delray areas, with exceptional team members. We have a strong focus on putting our employees, customers and community first in everything we do.