Construction Project Manager, Electrical

About the role

Construction Project Manager, Electrical | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 277491 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager, Electrical Systems to join our Central Utilities Group, overseeing electrical and mechanical infrastructure projects. This role focuses on medium voltage (up to 25kV), 480V systems, and critical mechanical systems supporting central utility operations. The ideal candidate will lead planning, execution, and turnover of construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage construction of electrical and mechanical systems in central utility environments
• Oversee medium voltage and low voltage (480V) electrical distribution upgrades
• Write and review scopes of work (SOW) and technical specifications
• Manage contractors and coordinate with internal engineering and facilities teams
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and operational requirements
• Track project progress, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Maintain clear, effective communication across stakeholders and project phases

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years of experience managing electrical construction projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and mechanical integration
• Proven ability to write scopes of work and manage construction contracts
• Have strong computer skills for tracking projects, scheduling, takeoffs, and workflows
• Experience with active facilities and complex infrastructure environments
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Willingness to work long hours, with a tenacious and ambitious approach to project goals
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; PMP or equivalent is a plus

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)