Design Manager, Architectural

About the role

• Design Manager, Architectural | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 278723 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Manager who has experience with closing permits out to join our energy infrastructure engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will own the complete closeout of all open permits through intensive field coordination, rigorous as-built capture, and precise updating of existing drawings.

Your ultimate goal is to bring every project to full documentation accuracy and official permit closure, ensuring our manufacturing facilities remain compliant and operationally ready.

You will thrive in a dynamic environment that demands strong cross-discipline collaboration and a scrappy, resourceful mindset—getting things done efficiently by rolling up your sleeves, removing obstacles, and driving results with limited hand-holding. Ideal candidate would be a hands-on, results-driven professional who takes pride in finishing what others leave open.

You combine solid MEP or architectural knowledge with strong field presence, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a scrappy “get-it-done” attitude. You excel at turning messy field conditions into clean as-builts and closed permits while building effective working relationships across disciplines—without needing a formal reporting structure.

What You'll Do

• Lead intensive on-site field coordination to identify, track, verify, and resolve all open permit requirements across multiple projects
• Systematically capture accurate as-built conditions through detailed field walks, redlines, photographs, measurements, and direct collaboration with construction, trades, facilities, and operations teams
• Update and maintain existing drawings (MEP, architectural, and related disciplines) to precisely reflect final installed conditions
• Manage the full permit closeout lifecycle, including preparing and submitting documentation, coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), addressing comments, outsourcing projects and understanding proposals, schedules, costs, bid levelling, and driving permits to official closure
• Facilitate seamless cross-discipline collaboration between electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, construction, and facilities teams to gather information and resolve open items quickly
• Organize, prioritize, and track closeout deliverables, punch lists, RFIs, and outstanding issues in a fast-moving environment
• Maintain clear, organized documentation and records throughout the process, supporting the transition of accurate as-builts into facility archives and management systems

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of professional experience in MEP coordination/design, architectural design, construction administration, field engineering, or facilities support
• Hands-on experience with field verification, as-built documentation, redlining, and drawing updates (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools preferred)
• Familiarity with permitting processes and coordinating with local jurisdictions/AHJs
• Strong understanding of cross-discipline collaboration and how MEP and architectural systems integrate in real-world construction and facilities environments
• Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours as needed to support closeout deadlines
• On site 5 days a week in Fremont, CA

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)

Expected Compensation$96,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.