Construction Project Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Short-term disability and parental leа

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Construction Project Manager within Facilities & Services to manage facility projects from initiation through closeout, supporting Pratt & Whitney's Capital Improvement Program at the Midland site. The role focuses on safety, standards, and on-time delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop budgets, review designs for codes, oversee procurement, track actions, and ensure field execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in an industrial construction environment, OR a Master's degree and 3+ years in an industrial construction environment.
• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures to include building codes and standards of practice and construction materials and methods.
• Understanding of costs of new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate designated projects with a specific timeframe and funding to meet safety, standards, and schedule goals.
• Develop conceptual plans and budgets to support fiscal decision-making and coordinate with proponent groups for facility planning.
• Prepare RFPs, review plans for code compliance and project requirements.
• Oversee project engineering firms, schedule meetings, track actions, and report on all phases of planning and construction.
• Coordinate all parties involved in planning, design, and construction; maintain budgets and procurement activities; prepare purchase orders and change orders as needed.
• Administer the submittal process for design/construction documents and perform field reviews for construction compliance.

Skills

Industrial construction experience

Facilities planning

Cost understanding

MS Office / Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Construction Project Manager within Facilities & Services manages facility projects, both renovation and new construction, to support Pratt and Whitney's Capital Improvement Program, from initiation stage through planning, design, construction, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Facilities Capital Construction Project Manager manages and coordinates the activities of designated projects with a specific timeframe and funding amount to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished safely, to current standards, and within specified timeframe and funding parameters.
• Develops conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support fiscal decision-making and coordinates with proponent groups and committees to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling; on design/build projects supports major project design decisions in conjunction with Business Unit Lead and Project Engineering Lead; develops planning documents for initiation of projects to gain approval from PW management.
• Prepares requests for proposals and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring construction services; reviews plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.
• Oversee Project Engineering Firm to schedule project meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes, track action items and follow-up with project team as necessary; monitors and reports on all phases of planning and construction to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Coordinates all parties involved in the planning, design, and construction process by assigning tasks and providing guidance for specific functions; develops and maintains facility project budgets; conducts pre-construction meetings, reviews bids, and recommends award of purchase order; coordinates with PW Procurement Department to develop recommendations for selection of professional services; prepares purchase order change orders, if necessary, and monitors their execution.
• Executes submittal process for all design and construction submittal documents, including engineered drawings, specifications, calculations, material and equipment data, finish samples, close-out documents, passports, and other information; perform field reviews for all construction activities ensure construction follows approved design documents; review all contractor invoices to confirm work complete as required, discuss with Facilities Lead for their final approval.
• Monitors purchase order / proposal documents to ensure execution to site standard and distribution of payments as work is completed; lead projects walks, close out reviews and preparation and distribution of outstanding or uncompleted tasks prior to job completion.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an industrial construction environment, OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years in an industrial construction environment.
• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures to include knowledge of building codes and standards of practice and construction materials and methods.
• Understanding of status of costs of new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• OSHA 30 Certificate

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

What is my role type?

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.