Automotive Collision Center Estimator / Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Earn $60,000–$70,000+ Per Year | Leadership Opportunity | Performance Bonuses

Ready to take the next step in your collision repair career?

Shottenkirk Chevrolet Buick GMC Fort Madison is seeking an experienced Automotive Collision Center Estimator / Assistant Manager to help lead our growing collision center. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced collision estimator, body shop professional, or emerging leader who wants to build a long-term career with one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing automotive groups.

You’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience while helping oversee the daily operations of our collision center. If you enjoy working with customers, coordinating repairs, collaborating with insurance partners, and helping a team succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

• Earn $60,000–$70,000+ per year
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 4-Day Work Week
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Career advancement opportunities within the Shottenkirk Automotive Group
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Stable, full-time career with a growing dealership group

• Greet customers and perform thorough vehicle damage inspections
• Prepare accurate repair estimates using CCC ONE or similar estimating software
• Communicate with customers and insurance companies throughout the repair process
• Write supplements and update repair estimates as needed
• Coordinate with technicians, parts personnel, and insurance adjusters to ensure repairs stay on schedule
• Maintain accurate repair documentation, photos, and repair authorizations
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from estimate through final vehicle delivery

• Assist the Collision Center Manager with daily operations and workflow management
• Help lead, coach, and support technicians, estimators, and office staff
• Monitor repair quality, productivity, cycle times, and customer satisfaction
• Assist with scheduling repairs and allocating work throughout the shop
• Ensure repairs meet OEM standards and dealership quality expectations
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance partners and DRP programs
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing new team members
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment

• Minimum of 2 years of collision estimating, collision repair, or body shop experience
• Experience using CCC ONE or similar estimating software preferred
• Strong understanding of collision repair procedures and insurance estimating
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Previous leadership, shop foreman, or management experience in a collision center
• I-CAR, ASE, or OEM certifications
• Experience working with DRP programs and insurance partners
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

At Shottenkirk, we believe great leaders deserve the opportunity to grow. We invest in our people through ongoing training, career development, and advancement opportunities while providing one of the best work-life balance schedules you’ll find in the automotive industry with flexible scheduling and a 4-day work week .

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your experience is valued and your career can continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Shottenkirk Chevrolet Buick GMC Fort Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.