Entry-Level Estimating Admin - Training Provided

Total Recon Auto Center; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Recon Auto Center in Rockville, MD is seeking an Estimating Administrative Associate who reviews repair estimates line by line against insurer estimates, ensuring accuracy and closing gaps between the estimate, carrier, and technicians.

This entry‑level role trains you in collision estimating; no prior collision experience required. The position is office‑based with hands‑on exposure on the shop floor and offers growth into the estimating side of collision repair.

Qualifications

• Entry point into the estimating side of collision repair with training provided.
• Experience in administrative, billing, or office roles preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers and multi-page documents.

Responsibilities

• Review and compare estimates line by line against insurance carrier estimates to identify discrepancies in operations, labor hours, parts, paint times, and rates.
• Match estimates to work actually performed and reflect accurately on the final estimate.
• Prepare, document, and submit supplement requests and track them through carrier review and approval.
• Maintain complete repair order files with photos, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, estimators, and technicians to resolve questions and move approvals forward.
• Track estimate and supplement status, flag aging or stalled files, and report progress to shop leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numbers & invoicing

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CCC ONE

Mitchell

Audatex

Job description

Total Recon Auto Center in Rockville, MD is seeking an Estimating Administrative Associate who reviews repair estimates line by line against insurer estimates, ensuring accuracy and closing gaps between the estimate, carrier, and technicians.

This entry‑level role trains you in collision estimating; no prior collision experience required. The position is office‑based with hands‑on exposure on the shop floor and offers growth into the estimating side of collision repair.