Construction Project Manager, Tool Infrastructure
Tesla
Austin, Texas Posted October 27, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
As a Tool Install Construction Project Manager, you will be playing a critical role in new factory buildout, upgrading capacity, maintaining operations, and optimizing systems for the most exciting company in the world. You will manage general contractors and subcontractors of various trades to install new manufacturing lines and collaborate cross-functionally with construction engineering, design, facilities, commissioning, and manufacturing as the facility transitions to production operations. From both the field and office, you will be responsible for maintaining budgets and schedules. This role will require 40% of travel.
Responsibilities:
Takes ownership of assigned projects, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction, opportunities, and cost savings for Tesla
Evaluates bidding, material buyouts, and negotiating opportunities for potential and assigned projects
Maintains effective communication with Tesla personnel, including QC, QA, CX, and Facilities
Completes project startup procedures, including but not limited to: Making projections, budgeting, and performing job cost entry for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts.
Prepares major purchase orders while following appropriate pricing and scope evaluations.
Reviews project plans, P&ID’s, single-line diagrams, and loop diagrams to account for all material and hardware
Manages projects according to Tesla specifications, procedures, and policies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective reasoning and judgment skills
Proficiency with or ability to learn how to use Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, accounting software, estimating software, and other required systems and software
Ability to read and interpret all contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and capitalize on project opportunities
Knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, contract and specification language, bidding methods, National Electric Code, electrical engineering fundamentals, purchasing processes, and accounting concepts
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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