Body Shop Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Fox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is looking for a Body Shop Estimator in Grand Rapids, MI! As a Body Shop Estimator, you assess vehicle damage and produce accurate repair estimates for insurance claims and customer-pay work. This role exists to set clear expectations on cost, parts, and repair approach so repairs move forward smoothly.

Key responsibilities include inspecting structural, body, mechanical, and interior damage; estimating labor, parts, and refinish costs; advising repair vs. replace decisions; reviewing estimates with the body shop manager/foreman; evaluating total-loss practicality and salvage value; and completing required insurance documentation.

Required qualifications/skills:
- High school diploma/GED and related estimating or collision experience (or equivalent combination)
- Ability to write clear, detailed estimates and communicate them professionally
- I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training and State Vehicle Inspector Certification

Apply now if you can deliver consistent, defendable estimates and keep work moving. Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts.

A Typical Day

You'll start onsite in Grand Rapids by checking the repair schedule and prioritizing vehicles waiting on approvals. Expect time split between the shop floor and your workstation-walking vehicles, taking notes and photos, then building clean documentation. You'll coordinate quick check-ins with the manager/foreman, answer questions from insurers and customers, and update files as supplements come in. The day ends with making sure open estimates are complete, organized, and ready for the next handoff.