Construction Project Manager, Service Distribution Facilities

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage our infrastructure and industrial projects across our Parts Distribution Center warehouses in North America. This person must have a construction background, with project management experience. We are seeking someone with strong skills in planning and executing projects that are both new and existing. This role will be directly managing projects with proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners. This position requires the flexibility of traveling when needed (up to 50%).

Responsibilities:
Successfully manages and takes ownership of assigned projects and scopes, including both contracted and self-performed construction projects
Creates, stewards, and drives project schedules while identifying critical paths, communicating roadblocks, and proactively resolving site issues
Reviews project plans and drawings to ensure accurate material and hardware requirements
Evaluates bidding, material buyouts, and negotiation opportunities; prepares major purchase orders with appropriate pricing and scope validation
Effectively manages contractors with a strong focus on efficiency, performance, and safety
Maintains clear and effective communication with multiple Tesla teams and stakeholders
Collaborates with engineering teams to resolve design roadblocks and leads quality control, inspections, and coordination with city officials and vendors to meet end-user requirements and quality standards

Requirements:
4+ years of related experience in driving the execution of construction projects in manufacturing/industrial environments
Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and organization skills
Ability to evaluate multidisciplinary drawings and coordinate cross functionality to ensure on-time execution
Evaluate and develop fragment schedules to aid in accelerated completions
Familiar with code compliance
Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
Executive Reporting Experience and Knowledge
Ability to read and interpret all contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements

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

Expected Compensation
$80,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Required Skills
project management communication negotiation quality assurance manufacturing construction management compliance cross-functional collaboration
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