Estimator

Fairway Auto Body Works INC; Town of Mamaroneck (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Auto Body Works INC in New York is seeking a Senior Body Shop Estimator with extensive collision experience to lead estimation, DRP compliance, and repair versus replace decisions. You will evaluate damage, prepare estimates, coordinate with production, and ensure cycle-time targets are met.

The role requires a State Independent Appraiser's License and 10+ years of collision estimation experience. It is a full-time position with Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and immediate start, with

Qualifications

• Must have valid State Independent Appraiser's License.
• 10+ years of collision estimation experience.
• Experience in high-volume Direct Repair Facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DRP/DRF program familiarity and meet DRP scorecard metrics.
• Accurately assess collision damage and determine repair vs. replacement approach.
• Optimize cycle time by coordinating claims, workflow, and estimation accuracy.
• Ensure efficient communication with customers and production teams.

Skills

Collision estimation

DRP management

Cycle time optimization

DRP familiarity

Tools

CCC ONE Estimating

ALLDATA

adasThink

PartsTrader

Entegral

Job description

Body Shop Estimator. . Fairway Auto Body is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Body Shop Estimator to join our team. We are looking for a professional who understands the balance of executing precision metrics while maintaining the highest standard of vehicle collision repair.

Key Responsibilities

• DRP Management: Maintain complete familiarity with Direct Repair Facility (DRF/DRP) programs and manage operations to align with strict DRP scorecard metrics.
• Severity Identification: Accurately evaluate collision damage to determine the true severity of a repair.
• Repair vs. Replace Philosophy: Demonstrate a firm understanding of the economic and structural importance of prioritizing repair over replace wherever safely possible.
• Cycle Time Optimization: Manage claims and vehicle workflow with a strong understanding of how estimation accuracy directly impacts overall shop cycle time.

Position Requirements

• Licensing: Must possess a valid State Independent Appraiser's License.
• Experience: 10+ years of collision estimation experience is highly suggested.
• Workflow Savvy: Proven background operating within a high-volume Direct Repair Facility environment.

Required Software Proficiency

• CCC ONE Estimating.
• ALLDATA.
• adasThink.
• PartsTrader.
• Entegral (Assignment Manager / Enterprise ARMS).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Pay can be discussed at the time of interview (commensurate with your experience and qualifications).

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Fairway Auto Body Works INC:

Long time operating auto body repair facility that is fast paced and veery busy