Senior Construction Manager, Site Selection and Due Diligence

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-12) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 5-10 years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

This role serves as the critical bridge between real estate acquisition and project execution for Anduril's defense technology facilities.
The position leads the evaluation and recommendation of new sites, shepherds projects through due diligence, and ensures feasibility analysis is completed before design begins.
The incumbent collaborates with internal stakeholders to define project needs and balances business requirements with cost and schedule constraints.

Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the Strategic Real Estate team as the primary D&C point of contact.
Participate in weekly portfolio pipeline meetings to maintain visibility across active and upcoming pursuits.
Provide formal site selection recommendations based on site walks, feasibility analysis, and programmatic requirements.
Define project needs with business lines and create project program documents for handoff to project managers.
Develop and manage concept-phase project budgets and schedules in coordination with the pre-construction team.
Work with Finance and FP&A to produce concept-phase cash flow forecasts.
Generate order-of-magnitude cost estimates for prospective sites.
Develop and improve internal due diligence checklists and frameworks.
Lead due diligence site walks and manage third-party A/E and environmental consultants.
Evaluate zoning, entitlements, permitting, and utility infrastructure capacity for prospective sites.

Minimum of 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, entitlements, environmental assessments, and infrastructure evaluation.
Strong background in pre-construction activities: 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.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and structural drawings at a conceptual and schematic level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits.
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

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 (Phase I/II ESAs, NEPA/CEQA reviews).
Advanced Excel proficiency for building models.
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.