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Salary: USD 190,000 - 252,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Design & Construction team delivers factories, labs, offices, and secure spaces that enable teams to design, build, and deploy cutting-edge defense systems. This role sits within the broader D&C team, which is responsible for bringing various factories, offices, and secure spaces to life while collaborating with stakeholders including construction managers, architects, industrial engineers, real estate planners, and finance analysts.
As Principal Construction Project Manager, you will serve as a senior technical leader overseeing complex construction projects that support Anduril's mission-critical operations. Your responsibilities include:
**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
**Stakeholder Management:**
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction-related matters
- Manage communications and expectations across internal divisions and external partners
- Ensure construction activities align with the needs of Division Leaders and end users
**Project Oversight and Quality Assurance:**
- Oversee construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Monitor compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and security requirements
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve technical issues and optimize project delivery
**Budget and Resource Management:**
- Manage project budgets and track expenditures
- Allocate resources efficiently across multiple concurrent projects
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or security
**Security and Compliance:**
- Ensure all projects meet Anduril's security and operational requirements
- Coordinate with security teams on mission-critical secure environments
- Maintain familiarity with relevant defense and security protocols
The role requires deep technical expertise in construction management, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a commitment to enabling Anduril's mission of advancing U.S. defense capabilities.
**Requirements:**
- 10+ years of construction project management experience, with demonstrated success managing large, complex projects
- Strong background in industrial or manufacturing facility construction
- Proven experience managing budgets in the $50M+ range
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction best practices
- Experience with secure facility construction or mission-critical environments is highly valued
- Familiarity with defense industry standards and protocols is preferred
- Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance is welcome
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
