# Collision Estimator

> CSN Collision · Rancho Cucamonga, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-14

**Salary:** USD 80,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A Collision Estimator is responsible for accurately and efficiently appraising vehicle damages to determine the cost of repairs for the customer or insurance companies:

·       Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts.

·       Takes clear and accurate photos of damages.

·       Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors.

·       Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule.

·       Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter.

·       Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time.

·       Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided.

·       Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery.

·       Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system.

·       Pre-close files for delivery.

·       Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process.

·       Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted.

·       Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly.

·       Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers.

·       Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have.

·       Prepares file for final bill upload.

·       Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing.

·       Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing.

·       Requires little to no experience in discipline

·       Conducts routine tasks as directed

### Requirements

-   Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts.
-   Takes clear and accurate photos of damages.
-   Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors.
-   Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule.
-   Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter.
-   Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time.
-   Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided.
-   Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery.
-   Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system.
-   Pre-close files for delivery.
-   Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process.
-   Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted.
-   Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly.
-   Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers.
-   Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have.
-   Prepares file for final bill upload.
-   Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing.
-   Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing.
-   Requires little to no experience in discipline
-   Conducts routine tasks as directed[](https://apply.workable.com/csncollision/j/77C170E16A/apply/)

## Requirements

**Qualifications:**

**Education:** High School Diploma.

**Computer Skill:** Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Other Skills:**

-   Effective oral and written communications skills
-   Self-starter who is highly organized
-   Able to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
-   Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

  
**Additional Preferred Skills/ Experience:**

-   Minimum 4 year of collision auto body repair experience.
-   Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements.
-   I-CAR certification.
-   Proficient in the use of estimating software CCC One.
-   Must have experience in writing estimates for high end vehicles and writing jigs.

## Benefits

### Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

## Apply

[Apply at CSN Collision](https://apply.workable.com/csncollision/j/FD09756E49/apply)

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