Anduril Industries
Senior Director of Design and Construction
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Senior Director of Design & Construction
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 real‑time, 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.
What You’ll Do
Strategic leadership and planning
Develop and lead a long‑term capital construction strategy that aligns with Anduril’s business objectives and growth plans.
Oversee teams managing the entire construction project lifecycle from 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 the broader team, establishing organizational goals and priorities that align to business needs.
Lead, mentor and build a high‑performing team of project managers, project analysts 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
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including business division leadership, operations, legal, finance, EH&S, physical security, IT, Gov Rel and others to ensure project alignment with business needs.
Lead the selection and management of external partners and suppliers, including GCs, architects, engineers, owners’ reps (CMs) and specialty consultants.
Design and construction management and oversight
Provide executive oversight of all designing and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered 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.
Implement robust control systems for cost estimates, budgets, 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.
Required Qualifications
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 within a corporate environment.
Bachelor’s 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 Qualifications
Position located at Anduril’s headquarters in Costa Mesa; willingness to relocate if selected is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the defense sector.
Willingness to travel as needed to support ongoing projects.
US Salary Range $254,000—$336,000 USD
Health Care Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. employees.
Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for UK & AUS employees.
Annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE employees and their dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption and gestational carriers; resources from planning to parenting.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 therapy, coaching and other work‑life services, including legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance available depending on eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
U.S. roles: traditional 401(k), Roth and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS roles: superannuation plan.
Contact The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process. To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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What You’ll Do
Strategic leadership and planning
Develop and lead a long‑term capital construction strategy that aligns with Anduril’s business objectives and growth plans.
Oversee teams managing the entire construction project lifecycle from 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 the broader team, establishing organizational goals and priorities that align to business needs.
Lead, mentor and build a high‑performing team of project managers, project analysts 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
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including business division leadership, operations, legal, finance, EH&S, physical security, IT, Gov Rel and others to ensure project alignment with business needs.
Lead the selection and management of external partners and suppliers, including GCs, architects, engineers, owners’ reps (CMs) and specialty consultants.
Design and construction management and oversight
Provide executive oversight of all designing and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered 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.
Implement robust control systems for cost estimates, budgets, 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.
Required Qualifications
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 within a corporate environment.
Bachelor’s 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 Qualifications
Position located at Anduril’s headquarters in Costa Mesa; willingness to relocate if selected is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the defense sector.
Willingness to travel as needed to support ongoing projects.
US Salary Range $254,000—$336,000 USD
Health Care Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. employees.
Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for UK & AUS employees.
Annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE employees and their dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption and gestational carriers; resources from planning to parenting.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 therapy, coaching and other work‑life services, including legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance available depending on eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
U.S. roles: traditional 401(k), Roth and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS roles: superannuation plan.
Contact The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process. To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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