Construction Project Manager

Anduril

Anduril

Operations
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
USD 142k-213k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 26, 2025

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.

Anduril is creating a new opportunity for a Construction Manager to help us bring our growing real estate portfolio of offices and factories to life. We are seeking someone who can confidently navigate between meticulous cost estimating and core project management. For the first few months, the role will be heavily focused on cost estimating and will then transition into a hybrid PM/estimator capacity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • External Project Management and Coordination:
    • Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
    • Collaborate closely with external project management teams to ensure alignment of construction activities with overall project objectives.
    • Facilitate regular meetings with external project managers to discuss project updates, resource allocation, and potential challenges.
    • Maintain, adapt and implement a project management plan prepared by external project managers.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction-related matters.
    • Advise in all phases of any given project: programming, design, pre-construction, closeout, and operations - not just construction.
    • Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders.
    • Work cross-functionally with non-constriction functions like Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Legal, and many others.
  • Construction Cost Estimating:
    • Gather (and help define) user requirements for nascent construction projects.
    • Generate accurate cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle (concept, test fits, schematic designs, construction drawings, etc.).
    • Manage relationships with consultants, regional contractors, and suppliers as needed to support individual project cost estimates.
    • Help build our historical cost database to inform every future project.
  • Budget and Financial Oversight:
    • Develop and manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects: everything from large greenfield projects to small one-day capital improvements.
    • Work closely with Finance/FP&A for cash flow forecasting.
    • Prepare and present financial reports to senior executives.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management, with a minimum of 3 years spent directly in a cost estimating capacity.
  • Familiarity with cost estimating software like Procore Estimating, Autodesk Takeoff, STACK, or RSMeans
  • Excel proficiency: You can work quickly, you’re organized, and you build models that others can easily and intuitively pick up.
  • Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.
  • Extreme orderliness when it comes to 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 at 25% - 50% of the time to support out-of-region projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with advance manufacturing-related projects is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
US Salary Range
$142,000$213,000 USD

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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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