Central Review Estimator (Work-From-Home) id-8690

Our Client is seeking a Central Review Estimator to join their team.  This role will be essential in standardizing estimating accuracy,maintaining compliance with DRP metrics, and enhancing the efficiency of their high-volume collision centers.

As a Central Review Estimator, you will be responsiblefor reviewing estimates from multiple shop locations to ensure accuracy, DRPcompliance, and operational efficiency. You will act as a key liaison between their estimators, DRP partners, and corporate leadership to ensure estimatesalign with insurance guidelines and company policies. 

This is a work-from-home position, but candidates must belocated in the New Jersey market and able to travel to shop locations inEastern NJ, from Freehold to Newark. Occasional travel (10%) is required fortraining and onboarding new estimators.

 

Key Responsibilities



Requirements

  • 5+ years of high-volume estimating experience in a collision repair or MSO environment.
  • Expertise in DRP guidelines and experience working directly with all major insurance carriers.
  • Strong proficiency in CCC ONE, Audatex, or Mitchell estimating software.
  • Ability to analyze KPIs and optimize estimating practices to improve DRP compliance.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with estimators, insurance partners, and shop management.
  • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
  • Ability to travel within the Freehold, NJ area as needed (10%).


Benefits

  • Work-from-home flexibility with company-provided equipment and estimating software.
  • Competitive compensation & benefits package
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities in a leading MSO.
  • Mileage reimbursement provided for training-related travel.
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