Senior Automotive Damage & Vehicle Assessment Specialist

Gramian Consulting Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramian Consultancy is seeking experienced Automotive Damage and Vehicle Assessment Specialists to contribute to an AI training and evaluation project. You will review damage evidence, assess conditions, and evaluate repair estimates to produce evidence-based assessments aligned with professional automotive standards.

The role is global, fully remote, with approximately 10 hours per week and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle damage appraisal, automotive claims, collision repair assessment, or fleet inspections.
• Strong knowledge of automotive damage assessment and vehicle condition evaluation.
• Experience reviewing damage evidence, estimates, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to identify patterns, support findings with objective evidence, and deliver clear assessments.

Responsibilities

• Review vehicle-related evidence (photos, repair estimates, condition reports, footage).
• Prepare detailed damage estimates and professional condition assessments.
• Conduct remote audits and causation assessments based on available evidence.
• Evaluate vehicle condition using standard inspection criteria in fleet, auction, and OEM contexts.
• Identify damage, discrepancies, and potential repair requirements in documents.

Skills

Vehicle damage appraisal

Automotive insurance claims

Collision repair assessment

Fleet vehicle inspection

Automotive auction inspection

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Deadline-driven

Job description

About Gramian

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Automotive Damage and Vehicle Assessment Specialists to contribute to a specialized AI training and evaluation project. In this role, you will apply your professional expertise to review vehicle damage evidence, assess vehicle conditions, evaluate repair estimates, and analyze accident-related documentation. You will work with photographs, inspection reports, repair estimates, and collision footage to produce accurate, evidence-based assessments that reflect professional automotive industry standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in vehicle damage appraisal, automotive claims, collision repair assessment, or fleet and auction inspections. Professionals with backgrounds as licensed auto damage appraisers, ACTAR-certified reconstructionists, OEM auditors, or experienced vehicle inspectors are particularly encouraged to apply. Previous AI experience is not required. Your industry expertise and ability to deliver clear, well-supported assessments are what matter most.

LOCATION

Global – Fully Remote

WORKLOAD

Approximately 10 hours per week

SCHEDULE

Flexible – choose your working days and hours

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze vehicle-related evidence, including damage photographs, repair estimates, condition reports, and collision scene footage.
• Prepare detailed vehicle damage estimates and professional condition assessments using established industry standards.
• Conduct remote accident quality audits and causation assessments based on available evidence.
• Evaluate vehicle condition using inspection criteria commonly applied in fleet management, automotive auctions, and OEM assessment processes.
• Identify visible damage, inconsistencies, potential repair requirements, and discrepancies in vehicle documentation.
• Provide clear, structured explanations supporting assessment findings and professional conclusions.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of existing damage estimates and inspection reports.
• Deliver constructive written and verbal feedback to maintain consistency and quality across project submissions.
• Adapt assessment methods to reflect current automotive industry practices and project guidelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Vehicle damage appraisal
• Automotive insurance claims
• Collision repair assessment
• Fleet vehicle inspection
• Automotive auction inspection
• Strong practical knowledge of automotive damage assessment and vehicle condition evaluation.
• Experience reviewing vehicle damage evidence, repair estimates, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to identify damage patterns, assess repair requirements, and support findings with objective evidence.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver accurate assessments within established deadlines.