Principal Construction Project Manager

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Columbus, OH

61d

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. Anduril is creating a new opportunity for a Principal Construction Project Manager to help us bring our growing real estate portfolio of offices and factories to life.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in construction management.
Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.
Extreme orderliness when it comes to document control
Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, MEP systems and building codes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction document review, and contract administration.
Willingness to travel at 25%-50% of the time to support out-of-region projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects
Familiarity with cost estimating software like Procore Estimating, Autodesk Takeoff, STACK, and RSMeans
Excel proficiency: You can work quickly, you're organized, and you build models that others can easily and intuitively pick up.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience with maritime construction and shipbuilding is welcome
Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance is welcome

Responsibilities

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.
Advise in all phases of any given project: programming, design, pre-construction, closeout, and operations - not just construction.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders.
Work cross-functionally with non-constriction functions like Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Legal, and many others.
Budget and Financial Oversight:
Develop and manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects: everything from large greenfield projects to small one-day capital improvements.
Work closely with Finance/FP&A for cash flow forecasting.
Prepare and present financial reports to senior executives.
Contracting Strategy:
Develop and implement creative contracting structures that align incentives, reduce change order disputes, and set up projects for success
Establish commercial terms that drive transparency, predictability, and fairness throughout the project lifecycle
Structure contracts to appropriately allocate risk, protect the company's interests, and minimize potential disputes
Construction Cost Estimating:
Gather (and help define) user requirements for nascent construction projects.
Generate accurate cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle (concept, test fits, schematic designs, construction drawings, etc.).
Manage relationships with consultants, regional contractors, and suppliers as needed to support individual project cost estimates.
Help build our historical cost database to inform every future project.

Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.