Project and Construction Estimator (ONSITE - TUCSON)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new employees

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Project and Construction Estimator (Manager, Facilities) to support construction delivery for infrastructure projects. You will develop ROM and detailed estimates using RSMeans data, partnering with project managers and engineers to align budgets with scope.

The role requires 8+ years in estimation or PM and a civil/mech/ construction management background, with the ability to analyze data, identify risks, and drive cost-effective

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in construction estimation or construction PM.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in cost estimation, take-offs, and construction cost assessments.
• Experience in leading projects through planning, execution, monitoring and closeout with risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide ROM and detailed estimates for infrastructure and building expansion projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure budget funds are appropriate.
• Perform facilities site and area evaluations for estimate accuracy.
• Provide cost estimates with engineering for large infrastructure project evaluations.

Skills

Construction estimation

Project management

Cost analysis

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Business Administration

Tools

RSMeans data

Job description

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. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Team: 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

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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: On site McKinney TX This is an onsite role qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the Tucson AZ site. Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.