Job Opportunity: Senior Cost Estimator position available at Tamrin International Trading PLC in Addis Ababa. Automotive jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Summary

The Senior Automotive After Sales Cost Estimator is responsible for accurately assessing vehicle damage, preparing detailed parts and accessory specifications, and estimating the cost of repairs. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, experience, and the ability to work independently.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Damage Assessment: Thoroughly examines damaged vehicles to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

• Cost Estimation: Estimates the cost of labor, parts, and accessories required to repair or replace each damaged item, using established methodologies and tools.

• Parts & Accessory Specification: Prepares detailed and accurate parts and accessory specifications for each repair job, ensuring compatibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Repair Cost Review: Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop managers or foremen, ensuring accuracy and feasibility.

• Dispute Resolution: Resolves discrepancies in cost estimates with repair providers, potentially through independent appraisals.

• Repair vs. Replacement Analysis: Determines the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of repair versus replacement of parts and accessories.

• Repair vs. Market Value Evaluation: Evaluates the practicality of repair versus paying the vehicle's market value, considering cost and customer preferences.

• Salvage Value Determination: Determines the salvage value of total vehicle losses.

• Insurance Form Preparation: Prepares insurance forms with accurate cost estimates, repair recommendations, and detailed parts specifications.

• Customization Cost Estimation: Estimates the cost of repainting, converting, or customizing vehicles, including parts and accessory requirements.

• Mentoring: Mentors and provides guidance to junior cost estimators.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive damage assessment and cost estimation. (Increased experience expectation)

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle repair procedures, parts, accessories, and industry best practices.

• Proficiency in cost estimation software and tools, as well as parts cataloging systems.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

How To Apply

Interested applicants and qualified candidates should submit their application cover letter with original documents (Educational Credentials & Work Experience), CV and non-returnable copies of within 6 working days from the time of this vacancy announcement. 

Place of application : - on the way from ‘Megenagna’ to imperial Hotel In front of Anbessa Garage next to (DHL) OR  through ethiojobs 

For More information:   Tel +251-114-431130, +251-114-431444 PO. Box 121225 Addis Ababa.