Director of Pre-Construction

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Design & Construction team at Anduril delivers the factories labs offices and secure spaces that enable our teams to design build and deploy advanced defense technology. Our projects span high-performance manufacturing facilities mission-critical secure environmentsand collaborative workspaces giving our team exposure to a unique and wide variety of technical and operational challenges.

We operate as a connected team to our strategic real estate planning team and to our operations functions; understanding that strong performance across the complete facilities life cycle is necessary for success.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Director of Pre-Construction who will lead a team of subject matter experts focused on due diligence project programming and project peer review. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Design & Construction and have a strong line of connection to both the Strategic Real Estate (SRE) and broader Design & Construction Project Managers who will partner with these team on project initiation and then assume responsibility at the point where the project is approved. The Due Diligence responsibility will ensure the site selection process is informed by in depth analysis of the property infrastructure site layout and other decision criteria. The Directors team will be responsible for initial estimates scheduling and developing a vendor strategy in concert with the assigned Construction Project Manager. Project Programming will lead the initial design process with the business line to identify and solidify scope requirements and initial layout balancing current and future needs with capital investment. As part of the design process the Pre-Construction team will also complete reviews of design plans to ensure documents align with Andurils guidelines. This leaders team will consist of 4-6 subject matter experts with building infrastructure and industrial design addition to supporting project execution this group of SMEs will own the development and maintenance of technical infrastructure guidelines. Project types will range from office to industrial research facilities to manufacturing centers that can be ground up developments tenant improvements or stand-alone infrastructure improvements.

As a member of the Design & Construction leadership team this role will be expected to think and act broadly across the team and organization to ensure strong connections between RE&F and Anduril. It is also expected this role will help further our team efficiency by helping to improve our methods of work and providing insight into ways to further improve our impact. Lastly as a leader of people we are looking for an individual who is committed to growing both our organization and the individuals who are the foundation of our success.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Leadership:
  • Establish business plans that align business strategy and financial objectives
  • Build team vision and methodology (process tools) that enables RE&F to implement real state strategies that balance potentially competing demands of scope cost and schedule.
  • Develop a connection to industry to understand future trends and opportunities. Build a strategy that tests strategies and assesses new solutions to evolve Andurils approach to design and construction.
  • Maintain strong leadership connections with internal stakeholder teams and key business line leaders to form connections address issues and identify opportunities.
  • Create a culture of one-RE&F attitude in support of the broader organizational and Anduril initiatives.
  • Demonstrate by action the importance of building and nurturing a team-centered mindset.
• Execution:
  • Establish a cadence with projects to include deliverables summarizing findings recommendations and opportunities.
  • Facilitate scoping decisions at velocity while optimizing solutions.
  • Own and influence design guidelines that relate to technical infrastructure.
  • Build a Project Triage service that assists with solutioning unexpected issues related to technical systems that arise during projects.
• Business Insight:
  • Establish core business metrics that inform smart investment decisions.
  • Capture and present business performance including efficiencies and savings achieved.
  • Assess portfolio optimization opportunities and present cost/benefit.
• People Development
  • Hire highly capable team members who advance the overall department skillset.
  • Enable high performance by building a team-centric environment which includes mutual respect team accountability and strong support.
  • Establish individual career development plans that align with business needs and individual career interests.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in construction with accountability for infrastructure systems (mechanical electrical and industrial operations)
• Minimum 5 years of management experience
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods materials MEP systems and building codes
• Full knowledge of the design and construction life cycle from site selection through facilities integration
• Ability to effectively adapt to ambiguity and changing priorities
• The ability to effectively communicate at varying levels of organization
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects
• Experience with construction management software
• Education: Bachelors degree in civil engineering Architecture Construction Management Electrical Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance is welcome

US Salary Range

$220000 - $292000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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