Civil Project Manager, Greenfield Infrastructure & Earthworks

Description:
As Tesla’s Civil Project Manager, you will own up to $200M of greenfield civil construction — from raw earth to a finished industrial site ready to support ambitious manufacturing programs. You will lead roads, underground utilities, ground improvements, drainage, piling, and cut/fill earthworks operations across a blank-canvas site, laying the physical foundation for facilities that will redefine domestic materials production. If you thrive on complexity, move fast, and take pride in delivering world-class infrastructure, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities:
Own all phases of greenfield civil construction up to $200M, including roads, underground utilities, and large-scale cut/fill earthworks from mobilization through final completion
Drive earned value management across all civil scopes, maintaining rigorous cost and schedule performance tracking with variance analysis and proactive recovery planning
Administer prime contracts and subcontracts, manage change orders with discipline, and protect Tesla’s commercial interests at every stage of execution
Develop competitive bid packages, lead technical evaluations, and drive contractor selection with a best-value mindset
Collaborate with and foster a high-performing civil field team, with a focus on safety, accountability, and relentless urgency
Coordinate civil scopes with engineering, project controls, procurement, and downstream trades to ensure seamless site readiness
Communicate project status, risks, and critical path items clearly and efficiently to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements:
4+ years of experience in heavy civil construction with demonstrated ownership of greenfield infrastructure projects
Proven experience on projects $100M+ inclusive of major earthworks, roads, and underground utilities, managing both third party contractors and internal resources
Expert-level understanding of earned value management, contract administration, and change management
Civil engineering degree or equivalent experience required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to senior leadership
High energy, self-driven, and relentlessly focused on schedule and cost performance, solving complex problems with creative and unconventional solutions
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive delivery goals

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