Collision Estimator

**Collision Repair Expert is looking for an Estimator**

If you are a detail-oriented individual and are looking to grow your experience in auto body appraisal, then this could be your ticket to a great career. Minimal experience in collision repair estimates will help you achieve your goals as you will also manage communication and contact with clients and insurance partners to ensure client satisfaction. You will have a direct impact on the shop profitability and its client satisfaction.

As an **Estimator, **you will work closely with the production team and be responsible for providing accurate information to customers and the dealership teams in terms of pricing, damage, and estimated time of repair.

**A day in the Life of an Estimator at Collision Repair Expert**:

- Review insurance assignment, repair orders and estimates for repair cost and plan work to be performed.
- Utilize a repair vs. replace philosophy when writing all estimates.
- Help Intake vehicles, and create estimates that adheres to TD insurance/CRE standards.
- Collaborate with production and parts manager to ensure production and profitability targets are met.
- Create repair estimates for clients according to CRE and insurance company.
- Take required photos of damages as per CRE Best Practices.
- Actively seek value-add sales opportunities when inspecting the vehicle.
- Uploading and updating files for, our insurance partners timely and accurately.
- Collaborate with CSR to ensure exceptional follow-up and service.
- Monitor vehicle production in collaboration with production and parts manager to ensure timely delivery.
- Review completed repair to be sure all operations are complete to CRE standards.
- Close RO files and track job performance in collaboration with Production and Parts Manager

As an equal opportunity employer, Collision Repair Expert welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and cultures. Together, our unique perspectives and opinions make us a stronger and more innovative organization

**Requirements**:

- High school or college automotive body repair diploma
- At least 1-2 years of collision repair experience in estimating/sales
- Experience in and competence with estimating systems (Ultramate, Mitchell Cloud Estimating & Connect and BMS (Mitchell RepairCenter)
- Possess a valid drivers' license

**Why join Collision Repair Expert?**:
In addition to an excellent work-life balance, Collision Repair Expert offers a host of benefits including:

- **Inclusive work environment** - we encourage you to unlock your potential and contribute meaningfully to our success.
- **Learning & Development**: Learning doesn’t stop when you land a job, so we’re committed to supporting you by investing in world-class training programs. You can take advantage of our virtual and in-person learning opportunities for your continuous evolution.
- **Health and Wellness Programs**:

- **Medical insurance** for your family and you.

**Experience**: Required
- 2 - 3 years: collision repair experience in estimating/sales

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- Driver's license

Preferred
- I-CAR