Collision Estimator / Production Manager

JOE HUDSON'S COLLISION CENTER
Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator

Salary $42K - $75K + Quarterly Production Bonus of up to $4.5k - $9k ($18k - $36k / YR)

Yearly Potential of $60k - $111k

Responsible for the full estimating and repair process ensuring quality repairs are made based on detailed instructions provided, which meet our OE and I-CAR standards.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Write concise and accurate estimates.
  • Coordinate all check-ins and deliveries.
  • Review process with the customer.
  • Complete all repair orders ensuring DRP compliance and obtaining proper authorizations.
  • Provide a complete and correct listing of all necessary parts for ordering related to a repair.
  • Check-in vehicle upon drop off from customer.
  • Prepare and ensure completion of the proper paperwork for the customer packet.
  • Provide communication, including all vehicle repair statuses.
  • Comply with all JHCC safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
  • Document all communication with customers in the system.
  • Total loss administration.
  • Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong auto collision industry experience required
  • Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Able to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Able to communicate effectively both in-person, orally, and through written correspondence and presentation with candidates, employees, managers, and leadership.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
  • Willingness to travel to JHCC locations as required or directed by leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Prior collision industry experience required.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of prior estimating experience are required.
  • Prior experience working with CCCOne preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to work consistently in between a climate-controlled, professional office environment and a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
  • Requires long periods of sitting or standing depending on daily workflow.
  • Requires the use of standard office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, scanner, etc.)
  • May require moderate standing, walking, bending, or stooping.
  • May require occasional lifting of up to 20lbs.

**PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**

Company Description

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center does the highest-quality repairs in the shortest possible time. Our expert technicians use state-of-the-art technology for excellent results, guaranteed.

Our Customers Come First
Since 1989, we’ve maintained a workforce of well-trained technicians who can completely repair any type of damage, from chipped paint to serious structural issues.

We pride ourselves on excellent communication, so we reliably answer calls and keep clients up to date with our proprietary repair tracking system, which displays the status of your vehicle on demand.

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Company Description

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center does the highest-quality repairs in the shortest possible time. Our expert technicians use state-of-the-art technology for excellent results, guaranteed.\r\n\r\nOur Customers Come First\r\nSince 1989, we’ve maintained a workforce of well-trained technicians who can completely repair any type of damage, from chipped paint to serious structural issues.\r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on excellent communication, so we reliably answer calls and keep clients up to date with our proprietary repair tracking system, which displays the status of your vehicle on demand.\r\n\r\n

Posted 2025-09-12

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