Body Shop Estimator Jobs
Body Shop Estimator jobs are open across automotive dealerships, independent collision repair shops, and fleet service centers, from entry-level to senior estimator and shop manager roles, with specializations in collision damage assessment, insurance claims coordination, and repair cost analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Southgate Ford is looking for a motivated, organized, and experienced Estimator / Assistant Body Shop Manager to join our busy, well-established Ford collision center.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the collision repair business, knows how to manage the estimating process, and can help lead a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Position Responsibilities:
Estimating & Insurance Relations
- Prepare accurate and thorough collision repair estimates including supplements, repair procedures, parts, and labor operations using CCC ONE.
- Perform vehicle inspections, document damage, and identify all necessary repairs.
- Work directly with insurance adjusters to negotiate repairs, supplements, and approvals.
- Maintain positive working relationships with insurance companies and third-party administrators.
- Ensure repairs are estimated accurately and in accordance with manufacturer repair procedures and industry standards.
Assistant Management & Shop Operations
- Assist the Body Shop Manager with the daily operation and overall performance of the collision center.
- Help coordinate workflow between technicians & parts personnel.
- Monitor repair orders, cycle times, work-in-process, and production schedules.
- Help ensure vehicles move efficiently through the repair process and are completed on schedule.
- Assist with maintaining shop productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Help resolve customer concerns and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Promote a professional, organized, safe, and team-oriented work environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a collision repair estimator is required.
- Experience in a dealership or high-volume collision center is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of collision repair procedures, vehicle construction, and damage analysis.
- Proficiency with CCC ONE or comparable estimating software.
- Experience working with insurance companies, adjusters, and supplements.
- Understanding of parts procurement, repair planning, labor operations, and shop production.
- Strong communication & organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, flex spending account).
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee discounts.
- A professional dealership environment with established processes and support.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in body shop estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex estimating software
- Minimum two years of collision repair estimating or related automotive experience
- I-CAR Gold Class certification or willingness to obtain it
- Strong knowledge of OEM and aftermarket parts pricing and sourcing
- Experience working with insurance adjusters and direct-repair programs
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Tips for Your Body Shop Estimator Job Search
List every estimating software you know
Employers screen for specific tools like CCC ONE, Mitchell, and Audatex before they read anything else on your resume. Name each platform you've used and note the context, whether that's insurance claims, fleet repairs, or dealership work.
Highlight your I-CAR or ASE credentials
Certifications from I-CAR or ASE signal to hiring managers that your estimates meet industry accuracy standards. If you're working toward a credential, list it as in-progress so it still shows up in applicant tracking system searches.
Quantify supplement and cycle time results
Hiring managers want to see that your estimates hold up through the repair process. Mention your supplement rate, average cycle time improvements, or customer satisfaction scores if you have them. Numbers specific to collision estimating carry more weight than general claims.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists body shop estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to shop type
A dealership body shop, an independent MSO, and an insurance direct-repair program each prioritize different skills. If you're targeting insurance DRP shops, lead with your insurer relationships and reinspection pass rate. If you're targeting dealerships, emphasize OEM parts knowledge and warranty repair familiarity.
Prepare for a live estimate during interviews
Many collision shops ask candidates to walk through a vehicle assessment on the spot or explain how they'd write an estimate from a damage photo. Practice narrating your process out loud, covering hidden damage considerations, labor time justification, and parts sourcing decisions.
Body Shop Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most body shop estimators?
The most active employers for body shop estimators right now are Asbury Automotive, Bergstrom Automotive, and Color Magic, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts frequently, so checking current listings is the most reliable way to see who's actively hiring.
How many body shop estimator jobs are remote?
About 0% of body shop estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most estimating roles require in-person vehicle inspections. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include total loss desk roles, insurance reinspection positions, and estimating trainer or quality auditor jobs that rely on photo-based assessments rather than physical vehicle access.
How do you become a body shop estimator?
Most body shop estimators start by working in a collision repair shop as a technician, parts coordinator, or service advisor, which builds the hands-on repair knowledge that makes estimates credible. From there, earning I-CAR certifications and getting trained on estimating software like CCC ONE or Mitchell positions you for an estimator role. Some employers will hire candidates with strong automotive backgrounds and train them on estimating software directly.
Can you get hired as a body shop estimator with little experience?
Yes, some shops hire entry-level estimators if you have a foundation in automotive repair, parts, or customer service. Focusing on shops that run internal training programs or are affiliated with larger MSO networks improves your chances. Earning an I-CAR ProLevel one certification before applying and demonstrating familiarity with at least one estimating platform shows initiative that can offset limited direct estimating experience.
What does the body shop estimator interview process look like?
Most body shop estimator interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your software experience and background in collision repair. An in-person interview typically follows, where you may be asked to walk through a damage scenario, explain how you handle supplement negotiations with adjusters, or demonstrate your process for identifying hidden structural damage. Some shops ask for a practical assessment using their estimating system before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to body shop estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to body shop estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and shop type, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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