Mechanical Construction Manager

About the role

• Mechanical Construction Manager | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 278880 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Mechanical Construction Manager is a key site and project leadership role responsible for overseeing the installation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and process systems on construction projects. This position leads self perform Mechanical crews, subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance for the mechanical scope.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical crews, subcontractors, and trades on site
• Manage installation of mechanical systems (HVAC, hydronic/process piping, plumbing, equipment setting)
• Coordinate with the General Contractor, other trades, engineers, and owners
• Enforce safety, quality, schedule, and budget for the mechanical scope
• Review drawings, RFIs, shop drawings, and change orders
• Track progress, labor productivity, material deliveries, and punch lists
• Ensure code compliance and support commissioning activities

What You'll Bring

• 8–15+ years of mechanical construction experience (field preferred)
• Proven experience managing mechanical packages on commercial, industrial, institutional, or process projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and installation practices
• Experience leading union and/or non-union crews
• Proficiency with project management tools, Bluebeam, Procore/Autodesk Construction Cloud, and scheduling software
• OSHA 30 (or equivalent) and relevant safety certifications
• Ability to read complex mechanical drawings and coordinate 3D/BIM clashes; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

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)