What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Manager / Auto Body Estimator position at Bridgewater Collision Repair?
Growing shop seeking a Shop Manager / Autobody Estimator to join our team at our Bridgewater or Clinton locations! You will oversee the activities of a team of technicians. This job requires interaction with insurance companies, body shop employees and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Write solid, correct and complete estimates that meet insurance, customer, and OEM standards
- Over-see repairs all the way through from writing estimates in accordance with OEM procedures, supervising repairs, and delivering quality repairs
- Help coordinate the daily activities of the team
- Delegate repair assignments to appropriate teams and personnel
- Excellent quality control on repairs and deliver completed repairs to satisfied customers
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Ability to follow OEM procedures and guidelines
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years collision repair estimating experience
- Proficiency using insurance driven estimating and management system, CCC One, Mitchell etc.
- Must have a good understanding and working relationship with DRPs
- Prior knowledge and experience with good automotive repair SOPs and enforce them to coordinate a seamless and effective workflow in shop
- Needs to be a quick learner, highly motivated, focused & career-minded individual
- Knowledge of autobody shop tools and equipment
- Strong leadership qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent work attendance
- Superb people management skills
- Must be able to transition shop to adhere to new automotive repair technology and insurance/estimating and management systems
- OEM/I-Car certification a plus
To be considered, you must send references and past employment history. There's a thirty-day trial period upon hire. All inquiries held are strictly confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $75,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Estimating: 3 years (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Auto estimating: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person