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Milling Estimator

Southern Striping Solutions, LLC
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Milling Estimator to join our growing asphalt and roadway construction team in West Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asphalt milling, roadway construction, and DOT projects with the ability to prepare accurate, competitive bids while working closely with operations and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for asphalt milling and roadway rehabilitation projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for milling, paving, grading, and related work.
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
  • Develop labor, equipment, and material cost estimates.
  • Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving alternatives.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site visits when necessary.
  • Coordinate with project managers and field operations to ensure successful project handoff.
  • Meet bid deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of estimating experience in asphalt milling, paving, roadway, or heavy civil construction.
  • Experience bidding DOT, municipal, county, or private roadway projects preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Knowledge of milling operations, asphalt paving, grading, and roadway construction practices.
  • Experience with estimating software such as Bid2Win
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

  • South Carolina DOT (SCDOT) estimating experience.
  • Knowledge of production rates for milling and paving operations.
  • Understanding of equipment costs, labor productivity, and material pricing.
  • Experience estimating projects ranging from small municipal work to multi-million-dollar highway contracts.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Pay: $77,211.53 - $84,815.48 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $77,212 - $84,815

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