Construction Project Manager, Ultrapure Water

About the role

Construction Project Manager, Ultrapure Water | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 279352 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The UPW Construction Manager oversees construction and installation of ultra-pure water systems used in the semiconductor chip fab. This role manages contractors executing high-purity piping, treatment skids, storage, distribution, and controls — with strict attention to cleanliness, material integrity, schedule, safety, and specification compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage field construction of UPW generation, storage, and distribution systems, including pretreatment, RO, EDI/DI, UV, ultrafiltration, polishing loops, and point-of-use drops
• Coordinate mechanical, high-purity piping, electrical, instrumentation, and clean-construction trades to maintain sequence, quality, and productivity
• Enforce high-purity installation standards: material handling, orbital welding/fusion procedures, purge practices, cleanliness protocols, and contamination control
• Review IFC drawings, isometric packages, P&IDs, specifications, and vendor submittals; raise RFIs and constructability comments promptly
• Track schedule for long-lead UPW equipment (RO/EDI skids, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, analyzers) and align deliveries with install windows
• Coordinate tie-ins to facility utilities (city water, wastewater, power, controls, nitrogen/CDA) with minimal disruption to operations

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 4–6 years of construction management, field engineering, or superintendent experience in industrial, municipal, or process infrastructure projects
• Exposure to UPW, DI water, high-purity process water, or critical utility systems (PCW, CDA, bulk gases, WFI/clean utilities)
• Basic understanding of process piping systems, equipment settings, and utility installation practices
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-spec installation environments
• Effective communicator who can coordinate multiple trades and interfaces with engineering and owne
• Experience with semiconductor fab, battery gigafactory, pharmaceutical, or life-sciences construction projects

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)