Anduril Industries · 2 days ago
Capital Planning & Preconstruction Lead
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Capital Planning & Preconstruction Lead will collaborate with the Strategic Real Estate team to plan capital projects and ensure their success by leading due diligence efforts, establishing cost structures, and managing preconstruction activities.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead site due diligence and construction feasibility efforts for early pipeline projects, assisting executive go/no-go decisions
Source and coordinate consultants and experts as needed
Take a leading role in establishing our cost category structure / WBS to utilize across all construction projects
Own and evolve Anduril’s Historical Cost Database so that it is useful to (1) generate future cost estimates and (2) benchmark construction cost performance over time
Orchestrate the creation of cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle (concept, test fits, schematic designs, construction drawings, etc.). Own and evolve Anduril’s cost estimating processes
Spearhead our capital budget approval process for projects of all sizes - from megaprojects to small renovations - in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
Report on all preconstruction activities weekly/monthly/quarterly to the Sr. Director of Design and Construction as well as other Anduril executives
Establish pre-qualification process for new consultants and suppliers
Work closely with our Procurement team for strategic sourcing opportunities
Collaborate with Corporate Finance for monthly, quarterly, and annual capex planning
Occasional set up of Project Management Information System (PMIS) for new projects
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management or project controls
Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup
Extreme orderliness when it comes to document control
Excel proficiency: You can work quickly, you're organized, and you build models that others can easily and intuitively pick up
PowerPoint proficiency: You are a world-class storyteller and can distill complex data into simple slides that are digestible by executives
You can elegantly and concisely communicate with executives
Willingness to travel at 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
Experience in Corporate Construction Management or as an Owner's Representative
Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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