Senior Construction Manager, Site Selection and Due Diligence

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Senior Construction Manager, Site Selection and Due Diligence to join our Design & Construction team.

Strategic Real Estate Coordination

• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with Anduril's Strategic Real Estate (SRE) team
• Participate in regular weekly portfolio pipeline meetings
• Collaborate closely with D&C team leaders, space planning team, security team, and other internal stakeholders
• Facilitate regular meetings with internal project managers
• Provide formal site selection recommendations

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact related to Design & Construction for all new project pursuits
• Work closely with project management team to ensure seamless handoff between due diligence phase and project execution
• Work closely with business line to define true project need
• Create and turnover to assigned project manager an agreed project program document
• Advise during early phases of projects
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders

Estimate & Schedule Assessment

• Develop and manage concept-phase project budgets and schedules
• Come to project with solution-oriented mindset
• Work closely with Finance and FP&A to produce concept-phase cash flow forecasts
• Generate order-of-magnitude cost estimates for prospective sites

Due Diligence Assessment

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal due diligence checklists and frameworks
• Lead due diligence site walks
• Assist with early programming efforts
• Manage selection, onboarding, and oversight of due diligence A/E consultants and other third-party advisors
• Evaluate zoning, entitlements, permitting timelines, and jurisdictional requirements for prospective sites

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in site selection, land development, real estate due diligence, construction management, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting site feasibility analysis
• Strong background in pre-construction activities
• Corporate or owner's-representative experience managing internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, and ADA/accessibility requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience working 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
• Excel proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or a 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