Automotive Body Shop Estimator - Germain Collision Center

Germain Automotive•Powell, OH

About The Position

Germain Collision Center is hiring an Automotive Body Shop Estimator to serve as the connection between guests, insurers, and the shop. The Estimator’s accuracy helps guide cycle time, parts flow, supplement control, and repair quality. The role is in a stable, professional collision center with established repair standards and communication between estimating and production. The Estimator inspects vehicles, identifies visible and hidden damage, determines whether repairs or replacements are appropriate, and prepares repair plans and estimates covering labor, parts, and operations. The role also works closely with the Body Shop Manager/Foreman to coordinate repair approaches and production flow, completes insurance documentation, supports fair claim outcomes, and communicates professionally with guests and partners to keep timelines moving.

Requirements

Be detail-driven and organized.
Communicate confidently with customers and teammates.
Work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Pass standard pre-employment screens.

Nice To Haves

Prior estimating or body shop experience is a plus; candidates with related experience and the right mindset will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles and identify visible and hidden damage.
Determine whether damaged components should be repaired or replaced.
Write accurate repair plans and estimates for labor, parts, and operations.
Work with the Body Shop Manager/Foreman to align repair approaches and production flow.
Complete insurance documentation and support fair claim outcomes.
Communicate professionally with guests and partners while keeping timelines moving.