Project and Construction Estimator (ONSITE - TUCSON)

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Project and Construction Estimator (Manager, Facilities) in Tucson, AZ. You will support Enterprise Real Estate Services with construction project delivery, providing ROM and detailed estimates for infrastructure and building expansions.

The role requires 8+ years in construction estimation or PM, a related Bachelor's degree, and experience with cost estimation, take-offs, and financial analysis. Onsite work with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience creating cost estimates, take-offs and cost assessments for facilities projects.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and assess project risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide ROM, high-level and detailed estimates for infrastructure/building projects using RSMeans and historical data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate budgeted funds.
• Conduct facilities site/area evaluations to validate estimate accuracy.
• Work with engineering to develop cost estimates for large infrastructure evaluations.

Skills

Cost estimation

Take-offs

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Constructability reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related

Tools

RSMeans

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-09-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX has an opening for a Project and Construction Estimator (Manager, Facilities) position located in Tucson AZ.

This position is responsible for supporting Enterprise Real Estate Services Construction Project Delivery, Project Managers and Project Leadership.

What You Will Do

• Provides both Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), high-level estimates and detailed estimates (using RSMeans data and historical data) for use in the submission of long-range planning and appropriation requisitions on infrastructure and building expansion construction projects.
• Works with the cross-functional and project integration team(s) to ensure budgetary funds are appropriate.
• Performs facilities site and area evaluations to provide accuracy of construction project estimates
• Provides cost estimates with the engineering team for large infrastructure project evaluations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in construction estimation or construction PM and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related discipline or related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• Experience in providing cost estimation, take-offs, and construction cost assessments with small and large-scale facilities (vertical construction), horizontal construction (utilities and roadways), or real estate development and construction programs/projects for procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project.
• Experience in project financial terms and principles with the ability to analyze complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in identifying complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for client and company.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in developing strategic solutions with analytical and quantitative skills.
• Project Management experience

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Role Type Definitions

• This is an onsite role qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the Tucson AZ site.

Role Type

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.