Body Shop Estimator

Friendly Chevrolet, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendly Chevrolet, Inc. is seeking a full-time Automotive Estimator to review repair cost estimates with body shop management, determine feasibility of repairs versus replacements, and prepare insurance forms.

The role involves interacting with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate estimates and recommendations. Candidates should have 1–2 years of estimator experience, strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of CC1 Estimating system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years estimator experience required.
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and teamwork.
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency and general math skills.
• Experience in estimating/body shop/automotive field a plus (insurance company is a big plus).
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen; valid driver’s license.
• Professional appearance per body shop policies/dress code.
• CC1 Estimating system and production management system experience.

Responsibilities

• Great customer skills and ability to work with a team.
• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts (bumpers, fenders, doors).
• Evaluating practicality of repair vs payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Reading documents

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Automotive estimation

Math skills

Tools

CC1 Estimating system

Production management system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Great customer skills and ability to work with a team


• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman


• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors


• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident


• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations


• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles


• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required


• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability


• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team


• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills


• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUS


• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license


• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code


• Previous knowledge regarding CC1 Estimating system and production management system

This is a full-time position, one that could be an ideal scenario for a current or a prior insurance adjuster!