Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction

Description:
As Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction, you will lead the end-to-end construction delivery of Tesla’s next-generation solar manufacturing facilities—from groundbreak through Start of Production (SOP). Reporting to executives within Tesla’s Infrastructure organization, you will be directly accountable for $250M+ in capital expenditure across multiple simultaneous facility builds, including ingot growth, wafer slicing, and photovoltaic cell production lines. These are highly complex, cleanroom-grade manufacturing environments that demand precision construction execution at speed and scale. This is a senior leadership role requiring someone who can operate at the intersection of construction, manufacturing process integration, and organizational leadership—driving decisions that directly impact Tesla’s vertically integrated solar supply chain.

Responsibilities:
Own the full construction lifecycle for solar manufacturing facilities ($250M+ CAPEX portfolio), from the point of site selection and design coordination through construction, commissioning, equipment installation, cleanroom validation, and SOP readiness
Build and lead a high-performing construction organization of project managers, field superintendents, and project controls staff capable of delivering multiple concurrent facility builds
Drive integrated project schedules that align civil/structural construction, mechanical/electrical installation, process equipment set, cleanroom buildout, and manufacturing ramp timelines into a single cohesive execution plan
Manage general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and self-perform resources across all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, HVAC, process piping, ultra-high purity (UHP) systems, and cleanroom construction
Develop and enforce rigorous project controls: cost-loaded baseline schedules, earned value tracking, change management, cash flow forecasting, and variance reporting to executive leadership
Write detailed and effective bid packages for all major scopes of work, ensuring competitive pricing, clear commercial terms, and best value for Tesla through first-principles cost analysis
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Equipment teams to ensure construction sequences and methods support equipment installation requirements, cleanroom classifications, and process utility specifications

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
10+ years of construction management experience with at least 10 years in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, battery, or similarly complex cleanroom/process facility construction
Demonstrated accountability for $250M+ capital construction programs with direct P&L ownership
Deep expertise in cleanroom construction (ISO 5-7 classifications), including HVAC, UHP piping, vibration isolation, and contamination control systems
Experience managing construction of manufacturing facilities through full lifecycle: groundbreak, shell construction, cleanroom buildout, process equipment installation, commissioning, and SOP
Proven track record managing both self-perform (direct-hire) construction resources and general contractor / subcontractor execution on the same program
Strong proficiency in construction project controls: baseline schedule development, earned value management, change control, cost/schedule variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting

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