What to Expect
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 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 and 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
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