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Cost Estimator​/Quantity Surveyor

Job in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, 95828, USA
Listing for: Trueline
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team onsite. This is a high-impact role for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys owning the numbers from concept through completion.

What You'll Do as the Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor:
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for commercial and residential construction projects
  • Analyze architectural drawings and specifications to ensure accurate scope coverage
  • Develop and maintain project budgets throughout the lifecycle of each job
  • Work closely with leadership to evaluate pricing, subcontractor bids, and cost projections
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards
  • Build and manage Excel-based estimating models and tracking tools
  • Support project planning with clear financial forecasting and reporting
Must-Haves as the Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in construction estimating and quantity surveying
  • Strong mathematical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and financial modeling
  • Deep familiarity with reading and interpreting architectural and construction drawings
Nice-to-Haves as the Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor:
  • Background in architecture or formal architectural training
  • Degree or coursework in Construction Management or related field
  • Hands-on field construction experience
  • Experience working in small or family-owned construction firms
Benefits Offered:
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Long-term growth potential within a stable and growing organization
  • Casual, team-oriented culture with monthly company lunches
  • Fully stocked office kitchen
  • Opportunity to work directly with ownership and influence project outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and working in a collaborative small-team environment where your expertise truly matters.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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