Director of Pre-Construction

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 220,000-292,000 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Pre-Construction to lead a team of subject matter experts focused on due diligence, project programming, and project peer review.
This role reports to the Sr. Director of Design & Construction and collaborates closely with the Strategic Real Estate (SRE) and Design & Construction Project Managers.
The position involves overseeing project types ranging from office to industrial research facilities and manufacturing centers across ground-up developments, tenant improvements, or stand-alone infrastructure enhancements.

Establish business plans that align business strategy and financial objectives.
Build team vision and methodology (process, tools) that enables RE&F to implement real estate strategies balancing scope, cost, and schedule.
Develop a connection to industry to understand future trends and opportunities, and build a strategy that tests solutions to evolve Anduril's 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 broader organizational and Anduril initiatives.
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.
Establish core business metrics that inform smart investment decisions, capture and present business performance, and assess portfolio optimization opportunities.

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

Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects
Experience with construction management software
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and other needs