Collision Center Estimator

About the role

Abra Auto Body & Glass is seeking an experienced Collision Center Estimator / Auto Body Estimator who understands the collision repair process, communicates effectively with customers and insurance companies, and can accurately manage estimates from initial inspection through completed repair. The position offers strong earning potential, a stable work environment, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and identify structural, body, mechanical, and interior damage
• Prepare accurate estimates for labor, parts, repairs, and replacement
• Work with insurance companies and prepare required estimates, documentation, and repair recommendations
• Review repair estimates and repair plans with Collision Center management
• Communicate repair timelines, updates, changes, and delays with customers
• Coordinate parts availability and help keep repairs moving efficiently
• Verify insurance payments, rental authorizations, and customer balances before vehicle delivery
• Perform quality-control inspections following completed repairs
• Complete and close repair orders while maintaining accurate documentation
• Help ensure every customer receives a professional and positive collision repair experience

Requirements

• Previous collision estimating or auto body industry experience preferred
• Experience with CCC ONE and Mitchell collision estimating software
• Strong understanding of collision repair procedures and estimating
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple repairs and priorities
• Professional, dependable, and solution-focused
• Comfortable learning and using collision estimating, management, and vehicle information software
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Health insurance, including wellness benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• 401(k) with company match after one year of service
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Avera
• Section 125 FLEX Account
• Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
• Vehicle, service, and parts discounts available to immediate family members

Pay

$65,000-$100,000+ annual earning potential

Schedule

Monday-Friday, no weekends