Collision Center Body Shop Estimator
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Job Location:
Alliance, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Collsion Center Estimator
Lavery Automotive Alliance Ohio
We are looking for an experienced Collision Center Estimator for our growing Collision Center at Lavery Automotive.
Qualifications:
- Ability to accurately assess damage (structural mechanical cosmetic) through thorough visual inspection and basic testing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication to explain damage repair plans and costs in plain language to customers insurers and technicians.
- Strong customer service mindset understanding customers are often stressed and need empathy patience and reassurance.
- Problem solving skills for supplementing hidden damage negotiating with insurers and resolving discrepancies in estimates or repair plans.
- Knowledge of major insurance protocols and can upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly.
- Basic understanding of shop profitability (labor rates parts margins cycle time CSI) and writing estimates that are both accurate and sustainable for the business.
- I-Car or other industry training history
- Working knowledge of CCC System or CDK is a plus.
- Possess an acceptable driving record and a valid drivers license.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and appraise customers vehicles to determine the cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as insurance claim or customer expense
- Ensure relationships with various insurance providers as we are a direct repair center for many carriers.
- Self motivated with the ability to set and achieve targeted goals
- Strong time management to juggle multiple estimates customer updates supplements and deliveries without delaying repairs.
- Ability to multitask while staying organizedtracking where each vehicle is in the process and whats needed next (parts insurer approval technician notes).
- Reliable record keeping and documentation from first photo and estimate through final invoice and repair file.
- Other duties as assigned
What we have to offer:
- High performing team of skilled efficient technicians
- Positive team environment
- Continuous investment in shop equipment staff and training
- Health dental vision and life insurance offered
- 401k offered with company match
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Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
Check out the best car dealerships in Alliance, Ohio. Lavery Automotive has new vehicles and financing. GM Certified Technicians, Parts and Collision Center!
