Automotive Estimator II — Reconditioning Specialist

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking an Estimator II to produce timely, precise estimates for reconditioning cosmetic and mechanical work on vehicles. You’ll assess damage, document repairs, and secure client approvals using Cox’s proprietary tools to ensure consistency and quality.

You’ll work with maintenance, reconditioning, vendor and procurement teams to verify pricing and parts availability, track progress, and keep detailed records for compliance and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum: a high school diploma/GED and 3 years of related experience, or any degree beyond high school with 1 year of experience, or 5 years in a related field.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimation services for cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning work.
• Create timely, accurate estimates using proprietary tools.
• Collaborate with maintenance, reconditioning, vendor and operations teams to initiate work and manage flow.
• Verify pricing, availability and sourcing of parts with vendors and procurement staff.
• Track repair progress and communicate updates to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain records of estimates, approvals and completed work in compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Lifting 25 lbs

Driving vehicles

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking an Estimator II to produce timely, precise estimates for reconditioning cosmetic and mechanical work on vehicles. You’ll assess damage, document repairs, and secure client approvals using Cox’s proprietary tools to ensure consistency and quality.

You’ll work with maintenance, reconditioning, vendor and procurement teams to verify pricing and parts availability, track progress, and keep detailed records for compliance and safety initiatives.