Defense Facilities Construction Project Manager

Anduril-1; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Ashville, OH is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead our growing real estate portfolio of offices, factories, and secure spaces. This role guides preconstruction, design, and execution, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver facilities that meet program needs.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk, travel up to 25%-50% as needed, and ensure compliance with building codes and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.
• Extreme orderliness for 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 (international travel included).
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Responsibilities

• Gather and 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.
• Perform early site due diligence to assist executive go/no-go decisions as needed.
• Assemble and lead project design teams (architects and consultants).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with external project management teams to ensure alignment of construction activities with overall project objectives.

Skills

Project management

CPM scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Anduril Industries in Ashville, OH is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead our growing real estate portfolio of offices, factories, and secure spaces. This role guides preconstruction, design, and execution, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver facilities that meet program needs.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk, travel up to 25%-50% as needed, and ensure compliance with building codes and security requirements.