Remote Collision Damage Appraiser | Estimates & Audits

Vspecclaims; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vspecclaims is seeking a remote damage appraisal professional to write estimates from photos using electronic estimating software. You will audit collision repair estimates for adherence to industry standards and assist clients with technical questions.

The role requires at least 1 year of estimating experience, a technical collision repair background, and licensing in damage appraisal or loss adjusting, with CCC One familiarity highly valued. A home-office setup is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in collision repair or equivalent hands-on collision repair work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year collision repair estimating or damage appraisal experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with electronic estimating software; CCC One is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write virtual damage appraisals from photos using electronic estimating software.
• Audit collision repair estimates for proper methods and industry standards.
• Use independent judgment to evaluate repair vs. replace decisions.
• Apply specific client requirements to audit methodology.
• Gain acceptance for estimate revisions or negotiate alternatives.
• Audit supplemental repair bills for validity and cost.
• Assist clients and vehicle owners with technical questions.
• Recommend indemnity payments to clients.
• Maintain thorough records for all claim activity.
• Approve and deliver final work product to clients.
• Process client billings.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Estimating software

Remote/home office

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Education

Technical degree in collision repair

1 year estimating experience

CCC One software experience

Damage appraisal / loss adjusting licensing

Tools

CCC One Collision Estimating Software

Electronic estimating software

Job description

Vspecclaims is seeking a remote damage appraisal professional to write estimates from photos using electronic estimating software. You will audit collision repair estimates for adherence to industry standards and assist clients with technical questions.

The role requires at least 1 year of estimating experience, a technical collision repair background, and licensing in damage appraisal or loss adjusting, with CCC One familiarity highly valued. A home-office setup is expected.