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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for Site Selection and Due Diligence to join the Design & Construction team. This role serves as the critical bridge between real estate acquisition and project execution, leading the evaluation and recommendation of new sites, shepherding projects through due diligence, and ensuring every facility pursuit is grounded in rigorous feasibility analysis.
You will establish and maintain strong working relationships with Anduril's Strategic Real Estate team, acting as the primary point of contact from Design & Construction for all project pursuits. You will participate in regular portfolio pipeline meetings, collaborate with D&C team leaders, space planning, security, and other internal stakeholders to ensure early project visibility and coordination. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all new project pursuits from initial site identification through project approval, working closely with project management to ensure seamless handoff between due diligence and execution.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing concept-phase project budgets and schedules in coordination with the pre-construction team, generating order-of-magnitude cost estimates for prospective sites, and working with Finance to produce concept-phase cash flow forecasts. You will develop, maintain, and improve internal due diligence checklists and frameworks to standardize site evaluation across the portfolio. You will lead due diligence site walks, documenting existing conditions, code compliance, environmental constraints, and infrastructure capacity while integrating key stakeholder groups. You will manage the selection and oversight of due diligence consultants and third-party advisors, evaluate zoning and entitlements, assess utility infrastructure, and coordinate with local utility providers.
You will work cross-functionally with Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, EHS, and Legal to provide early visibility into upcoming projects and surface requirements that influence site selection. You will communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management with clarity and consistency, and advise during early project phases including due diligence, programming, design, pre-construction, and estimating support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in site selection, land development, real estate due diligence, construction management, or closely related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting site feasibility analysis, including zoning and entitlements review, environmental assessments, and infrastructure evaluation
- Strong background in pre-construction activities: programming, conceptual estimating, and schedule development
- Corporate or owner's-representative experience managing internal stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Working knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, and ADA/accessibility requirements as they relate to site evaluation
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and structural drawings at conceptual and schematic level
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to distill complex site analysis into clear recommendations for senior leadership
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits across different geographies
- Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to support site evaluations, team meetings, and stakeholder coordination
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5–10 years of experience with land development and entitlements
- Experience with advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facility projects
- Familiarity with secure facilities and government construction standards
- Experience managing environmental due diligence processes (Phase I/II ESAs, NEPA/CEQA reviews)
- Advanced Excel proficiency with ability to build models others can easily use
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, urban planning, real estate development, or related field
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or state-specific real estate or engineering licensure
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
