Anduril Industries The Asset Improvement Manager, East leads a team managing asset improvement projects across Anduril’s East Coast portfolio. This player/coach role oversees project scoping, budgeting, procurement, and execution.
Responsibilities
Regional Ownership:
Serve as the single point of contact for all East Coast asset improvements for D&C leadership, site leaders, Facilities, and business unit stakeholders.
Own the outcome on every project in the region. Review and approve scope, budgets, procurement strategy, and execution plans before work moves forward.
Act as the escalation point for your team, helping PMs resolve difficult commercial, technical, and stakeholder issues.
Hands-On Project Delivery (Player):
Personally manage a handful of asset improvement and Day 2 projects, typically the most complex, sensitive, or high-visibility work in the region.
Own the full lifecycle on your projects: requirements gathering, scoping, estimating, design team management, procurement, construction, and closeout.
Pick up projects in Boston, DC, or other East Coast locations as needed to balance team workload and cover gaps.
Team Leadership (Coach):
Lead, develop and coach a growing team of 3–4 Asset Improvement Project Managers across the East Coast.
Assign and balance project portfolios across the team based on complexity, geography, and capacity.
Set clear expectations for delivery quality, communication, and documentation; hold regular 1:1s and provide direct, actionable feedback.
Qualification
RecentStrong budgetingExcellent communication skillsMust be a UEstablished network of contractorsExperience with advanced manufacturingExperience standing up processesExcel proficiencyEducation$142
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction or project management.
At least 3 years of experience directly managing project managers or leading a delivery team.
Recent, hands-on experience personally managing construction projects from scoping through closeout.
Demonstrated ability to balance a personal project load with people leadership without letting either slip.
Proven track record running a portfolio of many concurrent projects, typically in occupied, operating facilities.
Owner’s-side or corporate Design & Construction experience, including adept management of internal stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, MEP and life-safety systems, and building codes.
Strong budgeting, estimating, and contract administration skills.
Experience working with landlords and lease requirements on tenant improvement and capital projects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to set priorities and say “no” constructively.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time across East Coast sites to support your own projects and your team’s.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
Preferred
Established network of contractors, trade partners, and consultants in the Boston and/or Washington, DC markets.
Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance, and with SCIF/SAPF construction.
Experience with advanced manufacturing, lab, or R&D facility projects.
Experience standing up processes, playbooks, or tools for a growing team.
Experience with construction management software and PMIS platforms.
Excel proficiency: You can work quickly, you’re organized, and you build models that others can easily and intuitively pick up.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.