Director of Facilities, Arsenal-1

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead the Arsenal-1 campus outside Columbus, Ohio. The role covers building systems, workplace services, and construction projects, guiding a team to ensure operations align with strategic and operational needs.

You will plan for growth from 1.5 million to over 5 million square feet, manage costs, vendors, and cross-functional space planning, and promote excellence with high ownership and low ego.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in facility or campus management in a large corporate setting.
• Data-driven problem solving and quantitative thinking.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and responsive.
• Experience coordinating multiple client needs and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build relationships with internal teams, customers, and business units.
• Commitment to customer service and a positive work environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day facilities management of the Arsenal-1 campus including building systems and services.
• Manage direct reports responsible for workplace services, facility operations, and construction projects.
• Long-term planning to grow from 1.5M to >5M square feet with phased construction and space programming.
• Lead facility projects from conception to completion, including renovations and expansions.
• Manage operating costs, expenditures, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for space planning and optimization.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure campus services such as security, cleaning, catering, and transportation meet high standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Data-driven

Communication

Organized

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

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.

About The Job

Anduril is looking for a Director of Facilities to lead facilities management for Arsenal-1, our manufacturing campus outside Columbus, Ohio. The site spans roughly 1.5 million square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space today and will grow to more than 5 million square feet. The candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of campus facility operations, including building systems and preventive maintenance, workplace services, and construction projects. They will lead a team of professionals and ensure that all facilities support the company's strategic objectives and operational needs. We seek a leader with a strategic mindset, operational excellence, and a commitment to fostering a vibrant and effective workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day facilities management of the Arsenal-1 campus — building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, life safety), janitorial, grounds, and utilities — ensuring a seamless experience for employees and visitors.
• Manage direct reports responsible for workplace services, facility operations, and construction projects.
• Long-term planning: Develop and implement plans to support the campus's growth from 1.5 million to more than 5 million square feet, including phased construction, infrastructure capacity, and space programming.
• Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Slack communication, skillfully managing channels, promptly responding to messages, and effectively using the platform to enhance team collaboration and productivity.
• Regularly assess the performance of the facilities department and make decisions for improvement.
• Lead facility-related projects, including renovations, expansions, and new construction, from conception to completion.
• Manage operating costs, track expenditures and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Responsible for vendor contracts, including negotiation, selection, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for space planning, utilization, and optimization.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support projects including space planning, maintenance, and facility upgrades.
• Ensure campus services such as security, cleaning, catering, and transportation meet the highest standards.
• Demonstrate both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in facility or campus management, preferably in a large corporate setting.
• Data-driven with the ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Must be highly organized, proactive, and responsive with strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional experience planning, coordinating and executing multiple client needs.
• Experience developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal teams, customers, and business units.
• Commitment to customer service and creating a positive work environment.
• Comfortable with technology and facility management systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with 5 years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience in Workplace, Design, Construction, or Project Management.
• Adept at swiftly adapting to changes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

US Salary Range

$190,000—$252,000 USD

Benefits

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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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