What To Expect
As a Tesla Construction Project Manager for the PV Cell manufacturing program in the Greater Houston Area, you will own construction execution of advanced solar manufacturing facilities in a greenfield environment, from crystal growth and wafering through cell production lines. You will drive a manufacturing-environment buildout where foundations, core and shell, clean/controlled spaces, utilities, and process readiness are critical. This is an execution role with full accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality across a fast-paced, multi-contractor industrial manufacturing program. If you thrive on complexity, understand what it takes to deliver production-ready factories, and refuse to let construction be the gate to manufacturing ramp, this role was built for you.
What You'll Do
Own a specific discipline or shop area within ingot, wafer, and/or cell manufacturing scopes from mobilization and procurement strategy through installation, mechanical completion, and manufacturing readiness handover Drive schedule performance with urgency across building systems, process utilities, tool foundations, clean/controlled areas, and production equipment interfaces, protecting the critical path to factory start-up Manage project budget and cost performance, tracking earned value, administering change orders, and escalating variances with recovery plans already in hand Coordinate tightly with Manufacturing, Facilities, Tool Install, Procurement, Quality, and Commissioning so construction sequencing supports tool install, utility energization, and production ramp requirements Lead contractor and vendor performance through structured accountability and consistent field presence, from civil/structural packages through mechanical, electrical, process piping, and specialty system install Maintain rigorous look-ahead planning with project controls and procurement, identifying long-lead equipment, cleanroom/controlled-environment materials, and utility gaps before they threaten tool install or start-up Communicate status, risks, and critical path exposure clearly to program leadership, with particular focus on manufacturing readiness milestones and production-blocking constraints
What You'll Bring
5+ years of project management or construction management experience delivering manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, or advanced industrial production facilities, with demonstrated ownership of scopes $30M+ Proven experience managing multi-discipline construction in an operating or pre-operations manufacturing environment, including tool install interfaces, process utilities, and start-up-driven sequencing Strong working knowledge of industrial manufacturing facility construction: structural/architectural packages, process mechanical/piping, electrical/controls, HVAC/clean or controlled environments, and specialty utility systems Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience preferred: mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, civil, or related discipline Exceptional communicator who can align construction contractors with manufacturing and process stakeholders around hard production dates Relentless, on-site execution leader with extreme ownership: you clear constraints fast and keep the factory build on the path to ramp Experience with solar manufacturing (ingot, wafer, or cell), semiconductor, or high-volume process manufacturing construction is a strong asset
Benefits
Compensation and 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
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