Director of Facilities

Anduril is looking for a Director of Facilities - SoCal to oversee multiple sites across the Southern California region. The Director of Facilities will be responsible for managing all aspects of facility operations, including workplace services, space planning, facilities maintenance, and construction projects for the SoCal region. They will lead a team of professionals and ensure that all facilities support the company's strategic objectives and operational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the operations and maintenance of all facility sites in the designated regions ensuring a seamless experience for employees and visitors.
• Managing direct reports responsible for workplace services, facility operations, and construction projects.
• Developing and implementing plans for future facility needs, renovations, consolidation, and expansions.
• Setting an example for the broader Anduril portfolio through setting standards for construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Leading facility-related projects, including renovations, expansions, and new construction, from conception to completion.
• Managing operating costs, tracking expenditures, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Responsible for vendor contracts, including negotiation, selection, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams for space planning, utilization, and optimization.
• Regularly assessing the performance of the facilities department, promoting a culture of excellence and a high level of customer service.
• Ensuring all locations' services such as security, cleaning, catering, and transportation meet the highest standards.

Requirements include:

• 7+ years of experience in facility or campus management, preferably in a large corporate setting with exposure to hardware, production, or tech sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and responsive with strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional experience planning, coordinating, and executing multiple client needs.
• Experience developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal teams, customers, and business units.
• Commitment to customer service and creating a positive work environment.
• Data-driven with the ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
• Comfortable with technology and facility management systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, along with 5 years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience in Workplace, Design, Construction, or Project Management.
• Adept at swiftly adapting to changes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.