Collision Center Estimator - BMW OF FAIRFAX
About The Position
Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement. This role involves examining damaged vehicles to assess the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage, and estimating the cost of labor and parts for repairs. The Collision Center Estimator will also review repair cost estimates with the body shop manager or foreman, and resolve any disagreements by arranging for a second appraisal. Additionally, the role involves determining the feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, evaluating the practicality of repair versus total loss payout, and determining salvage value for total loss vehicles. The Estimator will prepare insurance forms with repair cost estimates and recommendations, and estimate costs for repainting, customizing, or converting undamaged vehicles. A strong commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately reporting any accidents, is required.
Requirements
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
- All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license
Responsibilities
- Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
- Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
- Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
- In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
- Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
- Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
- Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
- Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
- Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- comprehensive training
- competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
