Senior Construction Manager, Site Selection and Due Diligence

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

14h • $129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager, Site Selection and Due Diligence joins Anduril’s Design & Construction (D&C) team, which delivers factories, labs, offices, and secure spaces. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, this position bridges real estate acquisition and project execution by leading evaluation and recommendation of new sites, shepherding pursuits through due diligence, and grounding facility decisions in feasibility analysis before design spending begins. The role works closely with Strategic Real Estate, D&C leaders, business lines, project managers, and internal functions to establish project needs, align facilities with current and future requirements, and support informed project-approval decisions.

The position oversees early project activities including site selection, programming, due diligence, conceptual estimating, schedule development, and consultant coordination. It develops site recommendations, concept budgets, schedules, and cash-flow forecasts; evaluates site conditions, zoning, permitting, environmental constraints, and utility infrastructure; and communicates findings and recommendations to senior leadership. The role also creates and improves standardized due diligence processes and supports effective handoffs from early pursuit through project execution.

Requirements

• At least 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, including zoning and entitlements review, environmental assessments, and infrastructure evaluation.
• Strong background in pre-construction activities, including 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 a conceptual and schematic level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex site analysis as clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits across different geographies.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• 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, including Phase I/II ESAs and NEPA/CEQA reviews.
• Excel proficiency, including building organized, intuitive models that others can readily use.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the Strategic Real Estate team as D&C’s primary point of contact for project pursuits.
• Participate in weekly portfolio pipeline meetings and coordinate early project visibility, procurement alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate regular meetings with internal project managers regarding updates, resource allocation, and potential challenges.
• Provide formal site-selection recommendations based on site walks, feasibility analysis, and programmatic requirements.
• Serve as D&C’s primary point of contact for new project pursuits from initial site identification through project approval.
• Coordinate with project management to ensure a smooth transition from due diligence to project execution.
• Work with business lines to define project needs and identify appropriate investments in flexibility.
• Create an agreed project program document capturing goals and scope, and turn it over to the assigned project manager.
• Advise on due diligence, programming, design, pre-construction, and estimating during early project phases.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, and Legal to surface site-selection requirements.
• Develop and manage concept-phase project budgets and schedules with the D&C pre-construction team.
• Coordinate with Finance and FP&A to prepare concept-phase cash-flow forecasts for go/no-go decisions.
• Develop order-of-magnitude cost estimates for prospective sites, including construction, tenant improvements, and infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain, and improve due diligence checklists and frameworks for consistent site evaluation.
• Lead due diligence site walks and document existing conditions, code considerations, environmental constraints, and infrastructure capacity.
• Integrate relevant Anduril stakeholder groups into due diligence and assist with early programming of spatial, operational, and technical requirements.
• Select, onboard, and oversee due diligence A/E consultants, environmental consultants, and other third-party advisors as needed.
• Evaluate zoning, entitlements, permitting timelines, and jurisdictional requirements for prospective sites.
• Assess utility infrastructure, including power, water, telecom, and gas, and coordinate with local utility providers to confirm capacity and lead times.
• Travel as needed for site evaluations, team meetings, and stakeholder coordination, up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed