Construction Project Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job Anduril is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. This individual will help us bring our growing real estate portfolio of offices, factories, and secure spaces to life.

What You’ll Do

• Preconstruction and Design: Gather (and help define) user requirements for nascent construction projects; generate accurate cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle; manage relationships with consultants, regional contractors, and suppliers to support project cost estimates; perform early site due diligence to assist executive go/no-go decisions; assemble and lead project design teams (architects and consultants).
• Budget and Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects; work closely with Finance/FP&A for cash flow forecasting; prepare and present financial reports to senior executives.
• Contracting Strategy: Develop and implement creative contracting structures that align incentives and reduce change order disputes; establish commercial terms that drive transparency, predictability, and fairness; structure contracts to allocate risk and protect the company’s interests.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction-related matters; advise in all phases of projects (programming, design, pre-construction, closeout, and operations); communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders; work cross-functionally with Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Legal, and others.
• External Project Management and Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction; collaborate with external project management teams to align construction activities with project objectives; facilitate regular meetings with external project managers to discuss updates, resources, and challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.
• Extreme orderliness in document control.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, MEP systems and building codes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction document review, and contract administration.
• Willingness to travel 25%-50% of the time (international travel included).
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects.
• Experience with construction management software.
• Excel proficiency: ability to work quickly, stay organized, and build models that others can easily use.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance is welcome.

US Salary Range
$129,000—$171,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on experience, education, and/or training. Anduril offers equity grants and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• UK & AUS Roles: Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: PTO with a December holiday hiatus; Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers; planning to parenting resources.
• Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; access to additional work-life services.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits by region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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