Lead Estimator, Tesla Collision Repair

Job overview

The Lead Estimator, Tesla Collision Repair role is onsite at a Tesla-only repair center in Des Moines, WA, south of Seattle. Compensation is $70,000–$110,000 per year based on experience, with bonus potential. Murray’s Collision Group operates CARSTAR and Fix Auto collision centers, including Tesla-certified repair centers, across the Puget Sound region. The lead estimator guides the estimating team and helps ensure repair plans are accurate, complete, and aligned with Tesla procedures, direct repair program guidelines, and insurer requirements. The role also manages carrier relationships and metrics and partners with technicians and shop leadership to keep repair work moving.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and support estimators
• review estimates and supplements for accuracy and completeness
• write complex Tesla estimates, supplements, and repair plans in CCC ONE
• work with technicians during DFR to identify needed repairs
• represent the shop in insurance carrier meetings
• manage carrier metrics and continuous improvement
• ensure repair plans follow Tesla OEM procedures, DRP guidelines, and carrier requirements
• participate in daily production meetings and coordinate with shop leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead estimator

tesla collision repair

des moines wa

murray's collision group

full-time

onsite

$70k-$110k per year

collision estimating

team leadership

ccc one

insurance carriers

electric vehicles

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 2% match
• paid holidays and paid time off after 90 days
• bonus potential.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of collision estimating experience and leadership or mentoring experience. CCC ONE, Tesla or electric-vehicle damage analysis, and I-CAR training or industry certifications are preferred. Schedule options include 4x10 or Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; the posting states no weekends.

About the employer

Murray's Group - CARSTAR/Fix is hiring for this role. Industry: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.