Collision Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

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

• 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
  

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off