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Body Shop Auto Collision Estimator

CARSTAR Delray Beach & Faith Auto Works, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, United States

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Back-End Estimator / Repair Planner Ronkonkoma, NY | OEM-Certified, I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair Facility

We are a professional, OEM-certified collision repair shop built on

pride in our craft and respect for the people doing the work . Our team works closely together — estimators, technicians, parts, and management — to ensure repairs are done correctly and vehicles move through the shop smoothly.

We believe great results come from

shared accountability, clear communication, and coaching one another when there’s something of value to pass along . That culture is what drives our consistency and the quality of our repairs.

We are looking for an experienced

Back-End Estimator

who enjoys working as part of a skilled production team and takes pride in building complete, accurate repair plans once vehicles are on site and teardown is complete.

Platinum-level estimating habits are valued , supported by a team culture built on accountability, shared learning, and respect for the craft.

What You’ll Do You will own the repair plan during production and support the entire shop by ensuring files are clean, complete, and ready for the floor.

Own all repair plans after teardown and blueprinting

Build production-ready repair plans that support technicians

Address all CCC Advisor Reports prior to upload

Clear, professional line notes

Complete photo documentation

Research and apply OEM repair procedures

Collaborate with technicians and production staff to resolve repair questions

Communicate professionally with insurance partners

Help remove bottlenecks that slow production

Protect cycle time, repair quality, and profitability

What We’re Looking For This is a senior role. Candidates must be experienced and comfortable working independently in a production environment.

Advanced CCC One workflow experience

Proficient with PartsTrader

Experience with OpsTrax

Strong knowledge of RepairLogic and OEM procedures

ALLDATA experience

100% disassembly / blueprinting methodology

Ability to write clear, defensible line notes

Experience in a high-volume collision repair environment

I-CAR Gold Class shop experience required

I-CAR Platinum certification strongly preferred

What Success Looks Like Here

Technicians trust the repair plans

Fewer re-writes and surprises

Cars move smoothly through production

Files are clean, complete, and audit-ready

The entire team performs better because of the collaboration

Compensation — Performance Based

Base Salary:

$70,000 annually

Commission:

Tiered percentage of

delivered sales

Commission Tiers (Delivered Monthly Revenue)

0% on delivered revenue up to

$225,000****

2% on delivered revenue from

$225,001 — $300,000****

3% on delivered revenue from

$300,001 — $375,000****

4% on delivered revenue over

$375,000****

** This structure rewards throughput, accuracy, and cycle-time discipline, not estimate padding.**

Earning Potential:

Annual earnings typically range from $85k to $110k for consistent and strong performers, with additional upside for those consistently delivering higher production volume.

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