Auto Body Collision Estimator: Precision, Customer Focus

Parkway Auto Body, powered by VIVE; Avondale (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (or

Employer-paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

8 holidays incl. Black Friday and a浮点d

Growth opportunities and training

Industry certifications training (I-Ca

Job summary

VIVE Collision in Nutley, NJ is seeking an experienced Estimator to own the full estimates and repair process from teardown through delivery. You will work with body technicians and insurance carriers, ensuring high-quality repairs and timely status updates.

The role requires 3+ years in collision repair, strong sales/estimating skills, and knowledge of CCC ONE. We offer comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Estimate drive-in and walk-in customers and complete repair plans.
• Complete process review with the customer.
• Ensure BAR (CA) and DRP compliance for repair orders and obtain authorizations.
• Check in vehicle upon drop-off with the customer.
• Prepare final customer packet (DRP, final invoice).
• Post-repair plan documentation.
• Follow OEM repair procedures.
• Provide post-repair status updates.
• Total loss administration.
• Deliver vehicle to customer upon completion.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive collision repair.
• Proficiency in sales, estimating, blueprinting, and customer service.
• I-Car training preferred.
• CCC ONE estimating system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate all drive-in appointments as well as walk-in customers and complete repair plans.
• Complete process review with the customer.
• Repair Orders: All files are opened with BAR (CA) and DRP compliance, including obtaining proper authorizations.
• Check in the vehicle upon drop off with the customer.
• Prepare and complete proper paperwork for the final customer packet prior to vehicle delivery (DRP, final invoice).
• Post-repair plan documentation.
• Comply with all up-to-date OEM repair procedures.
• Provide post-repair plan communication, including all vehicle status updates.
• Total loss administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an excellent customer service experience.
• Final QC, including the test drive.
• Deliver vehicle to customer upon completion.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Estimating

Blueprinting

Customer service

Tools

CCC ONE estimating system

I-Car training

Job description

VIVE Collision in Nutley, NJ is seeking an experienced Estimator to own the full estimates and repair process from teardown through delivery. You will work with body technicians and insurance carriers, ensuring high-quality repairs and timely status updates.

The role requires 3+ years in collision repair, strong sales/estimating skills, and knowledge of CCC ONE. We offer comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth within the company.