Technical Construction Project Manager

About the role

Technical Construction Project Manager | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 268945 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Technical Construction Project Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and executing construction projects from start to finish, with a strong emphasis on technical oversight and innovation.

You will work closely with the design team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications, while applying advanced technical knowledge in engineering principles.

Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate will be key in coordinating and facilitating various aspects of the construction process, including feasibility assessments and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage multi-discipline projects through all construction phases, with architectural, structural, and MEP familiarity, incorporating engineering principles and best practices
• Track site execution and inspections for safety and quality compliance, using analytics for building code adherence. Ensure contractors’ Quality Control and support MEP system commissioning
• Resolve design clashes by directly coordinating with teams, applying design principles and trade mechanics. Verify field conditions against documents and address issues via problem-solving and risk management
• Monitor costs against budget, identify savings, and suggest value engineering. Review, generate, and submit RFI’s and Submittals
• Review contractor invoices. Manage and enforce project schedules and track variances. Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Handle project buy-out: develop technical bid packages, issue RFP’s, write contracts/Scopes, issue Work Orders. Hold weekly meetings to address risks, goals, and provide technical feedback to design teams
• Read, interpret, and implement Contract Documents/Specifications, focusing on technical assemblies. Ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinate with stakeholders including contractors, Design/Engineering, and QA teams

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Hold one of the following Certifications: Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training, Certified Construction Manager, or equivalent
• 6+ years in commercial construction, project management, or engineering, with hands-on scheduling, resource/risk management, budgeting, and problem-solving
• Experience managing large manufacturing or industrial projects, emphasizing construction feasibility and trade mechanical oversight
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, safety protocols, design principles, and validating licensures/certifications
• Ambitious and tenacious mindset for long hours, committed to technical standards, opportunity, and ethics
• Experience in commercial construction at a General Contractor is a plus, with expertise in technical systems and assemblies

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)