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.
As the Senior Director of Design and Construction you will develop and lead a team tasked with delivering all construction projects at Anduril. Collaborating with key internal stakeholders and industry suppliers, you'll drive Anduril’s success by designing diverse built environments—including offices, R&D, and high-tech manufacturing spaces—in the U.S. and globally. In line with this mission, Anduril, rapidly growing and revolutionizing defense tech, seeks a leader experienced in traditional design and construction who can innovate to meet its business demands. This is a new position that will report to the VP of Global Real Estate & Facilities and will work across all functions at Anduril.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Develop and lead a long-term capital construction strategy that aligns with Anduri’s business objectives and growth plans.
- Oversee teams managing the entire construction project lifecycle from support of of site selection, initial conceptual estimating, through design, construction and successful project closeout.
- Serve as a key strategic partner to senior executive leadership, presenting regular updates on construction portfolio status, project performance and budget forecasts.
- Organizational leadership and development:
- Develop a strong working knowledge of Anduril and your broader team and thereby establish organizational goals and priorities that align to business needs.
- Lead, mentor and build a high-performing team of project managers, project analysis and design specialists.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Design and Construction team.
- Establish clear performance objectives and KPIs, conduct business and performance reviews, and support the professional growth of team members
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Demonstrate and lead your team to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including business division leadership, operation teams, legal, finance, EH&S, physical security, IT, Gov Rel, and others to ensure project alignment with business needs.
- Lead the selection and management of of external partners and suppliers, including GCs, architects, engineers, owners reps (CMs) and other specialty consultants
- Design and construction management and oversight
- Provide executive oversight of all designing and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered in a manner that meets business needs, is on time, within budget, to the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Establish and maintain business insight systems and KPIs for all design and construction related activities.
- Establish and maintain robust control systems for cost estimates, budges, scheduling, and value engineering to optimize project spend and product delivery.
- Proactively manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
- Provide strategic leadership in sourcing, contracting, and performance management of design and construction related programs
- Stay informed of emerging building technologies, construction methodologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and efficiency
- 12+ years of significant experience in design and construction project management, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a large capital project portfolio and team.
- Demonstrated success in leading a design and construction organization and function from within a corporate environment strongly preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. An advanced degree is highly desirable
- Proven experience in a high-tech, fast-paced environment. Direct experience in the development of campuses, office buildings, light industrial and manufacturing environments is highly desirable,.
- Deep expertise in capital program management as well as design, build, and commission delivery strategies
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage large scale procurement processes.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- This position will be located at Anduril’s headquarters in Costa Mesa. Willingness to relocate if selected is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance as required by the defense sector.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support ongoing projects.
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 (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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