Construction Project Manager, Mechanical
Tesla
Austin, Texas Posted October 26, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
As a Construction Project Manager, Mechanical, you will play a critical role in managing and executing fast-paced complex construction projects from start to finish. You will work closely with your project team, design team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate will be key in coordinating and facilitating various aspects of the construction process.
Responsibilities:
Development of project plans, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
Coordinate with the project superintendents to establish project objectives, deliverables, and timelines
Collaborate with the design team, architects, and engineers to review plans, specifications, and drawings including resolving design clashes
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, and industry standards
Monitor and audit project costs, invoices, & billings, comparing actuals against the budget while also Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives
Conduct regular project meetings to discuss progress, milestones, and upcoming activities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of construction experience, including mechanical, plumbing, and/or process systems
Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols
Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goals. Willingness to work long hours, with a tenacious and ambitious approach to project goals
Proficiency in project management software, design tools, and scheduling software
Ability to solve problems and make difficult decisions rooted in data. Confident in decision making ability and coordinating among key stakeholders
Requires experience in plumbing and both dry and wet mechanical systems. Experience in Data Center and/or Chiller Plant Construction is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Required Skills
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