Principal Construction Manager

Phoenix, AZ

About the role

<div class="content-intro">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.</div><h3>

ABOUT

THE TEAM</h3> The Design &amp; 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 environments, and collaborative workspaces, giving our team exposure to a uniquely wide variety of technical and operational challenges.&nbsp; More than just delivering buildings, we are (literally) rebuilding the American defense industrial base. Our work directly accelerates how quickly critical technology moves from concept to production and into the hands of the warfighter.&nbsp; <h3>ABOUT THE JOB&nbsp;</h3> We are looking for a Principal Construction Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team. This position sits within the broader Design &amp; Construction (D&amp;C) team. The D&amp;C team is responsible for bringing our various cutting-edge factories, offices, and secure spaces to life. We collaborate with a variety of stakeholders involved in shaping the built environment needed to enable Anduril’s mission (construction managers, architects, industrial engineers, real estate planners, finance analysts, and many more). But, first and foremost, we deeply listen to what our Division Leaders need. Whether it is autonomous submarines, robot fighter jets, or AR headsets, we stay close to our end users to ensure we’re fueling their success.&nbsp; <h4>WHAT YOU’LL DO&nbsp;</h4> <ul> <li>External Project Management and Coordination:&nbsp; <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Collaborate closely with external project management teams to ensure alignment of construction activities with overall project objectives.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Facilitate regular meetings with external project managers to discuss project updates, resource allocation, and potential challenges.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>Stakeholder Management:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction-related matters.&nbsp;</li> <li>Advise in all phases of any given project: programming, design, pre-construction, closeout, and operations - not just construction.&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with non-constriction functions like Security, Network Engineering, Facilities Management, Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Legal, and many others.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>Budget and Financial Oversight:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Develop and manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects: everything from large greenfield projects to small one-day capital improvements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with Finance/FP&amp;A for cash flow forecasting.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare and present financial reports to senior executives.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>Contracting Strategy:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Develop and implement creative contracting structures that align incentives, reduce change order disputes, and set up projects for success&nbsp;</li> <li>Establish commercial terms that drive transparency, predictability, and fairness throughout the project lifecycle&nbsp;</li> <li>Structure contracts to appropriately allocate risk, protect the company’s interests, and minimize potential disputes&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>Construction Cost Estimating:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Gather (and help define) user

requirements for nascent construction projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Generate accurate cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle (concept, test fits, schematic designs, construction drawings, etc.).&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage relationships with consultants, regional contractors, and suppliers as needed to support individual project cost estimates.&nbsp;</li> <li>Help build our historical cost database to inform every future project.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in construction management.&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 5 years of experience in a construction leadership role.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.&nbsp;</li> <li>Corporate Design and Construction experience including adept management of internal stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven track record managing the entire development lifecycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with Masterplanning, including phasing strategy, sequencing, and program-level scheduling for large-scale construction or facilities programs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Hands on experience overseeing change management.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to lead and effectively communicate with large, diverse project teams.&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.&nbsp;</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, MEP systems and building codes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction document review, and contract administration.&nbsp;</li> <li>Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time to support a project or team meetings&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h4>PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;</h4> <ul> <li>Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Excel proficiency: You can work quickly, you’re organized, and you build models that others can easily and intuitively pick up.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance is welcome&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$190,000&mdash;$252,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">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 Anduril's total

compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier

benefits for full-time employees, including:&nbsp; &nbsp; <h3 class="detailElios">

Benefits</h3> At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive

benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.&nbsp;For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our

Benefits</a>. &nbsp; <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios">Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</h3> Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. </div> <div class="RichText column2"> To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: <ul> <li> No Financial Requests:&nbsp;Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. </li> <li>Please always verify communications: <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. </li> <li> What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3>Data Privacy</h3> To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit <a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</div>

About Anduril

Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.

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Job details

Salary

$190,000 - $252,000

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Company

NameAnduril

IndustryAerospace

Team Size6

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Funding

Total raised

$6.5B

Last stage

Series G

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz

Founders Fund

Sands Capital

Fidelity Investments

Thrive Capital

Founders

Palmer Luckey

Co-founder

Matt Grim

Co-founder

Trae Stephens

Co-founder

Brian Schimpf

Co-Founder & CEO

Matt Grimm

Co-Founder & COO

Joe Chen

Co-Founder

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