Director, Space Planning & Workplace Strategy

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 292,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa is seeking a Director of Space Planning to lead the Occupancy Planning team within Real Estate & Facilities. You will shape how our multi-division organization uses Southern California real estate to drive mission-critical outcomes.

You will oversee 18-24 month space demand forecasting, portfolio optimization, and transitions, mentoring a space planning team and partnering with design, construction, and operations to scale to a 10-12 million sq ft global

Qualifications

10 years of progressive experience in space planning, occupancy planning, or facilities planning.
5+ years in a leadership role managing complex, multi-building portfolios (ideally 2M+ sq ft).
Experience in fast-growing manufacturing technology or dynamic multi-division organizations.
Strong forecasting, analytics, and data-driven space planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead occupancy demand forecasting with 18–24 month horizons across divisions and G&A.
Develop portfolio optimization options; present governance-ready plans for approvals.
Drive transitions with Facilities/Workplace teams to relocate with minimal disruption to programs.
Build and mentor a Space Planning team; implement data-driven methodologies.
Engage stakeholders to align plans with portfolio strategy and workplace standards.
Contribute to long-term portfolio strategy as the company scales.