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Anduril Industries · 2 months ago

Senior Director of Design and Construction

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$254K/yr - $336K/yr

12+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As the Senior Director of Design and Construction, you will develop and lead a team responsible for delivering construction projects, collaborating with stakeholders to design diverse built environments in alignment with business objectives.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 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

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

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

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

Qualification

Construction managementCapital program managementProject lifecycle managementHigh-tech environment experienceNegotiation skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Healthcare 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.