Technical Project Manager Pre Construction, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla
California
What To Expect
As a Pre-Construction / Development Project Manager at Tesla, you will hold a strategically critical position in shaping the foundation of Tesla’s next era of innovation. You will lead the development and utility infrastructure planning for large-scale factory buildouts - spanning greenfield sites, brownfield reactivations, and advanced manufacturing expansions - ensuring our facilities are engineered for speed, scalability, and sustainability from day one. Your scope will include ownership of core utility systems - electrical distribution, water, gas, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling, and waste handling - translating high-power manufacturing demands into resilient, future-ready infrastructure. You’ll define how power flows, how utilities scale, and how systems integrate at the earliest stages - long before construction begins. Operating at the intersection of engineering, operations, and capital execution, you’ll collaborate with R&D, Design, Construction, and Manufacturing teams to de-risk projects early, compress timelines, and enable rapid deployment. Your work in the pre-construction phase directly determines whether Tesla can move fast, scale globally, and deliver the impossible. If you’re driven by impact, thrive in ambiguity, and want to help build what the world doesn’t yet know is coming - this is your role.

What You'll Do

Lead end-to-end pre-construction and development phases for capital infrastructure projects, including site preparation, building development, utility systems, and manufacturing line integrationTranslate high-level project concepts and R&D technology roadmaps into actionable infrastructure requirements, scope packages, and execution strategiesDevelop and manage integrated master schedules, aligning engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction milestones with strategic production timelinesBreak down complex, site-wide initiatives into phased deliverables and scheduling packages, enabling early procurement, modular construction, and parallel workstreamsOwn budget development and cost forecasting, including material buyouts, subcontractor evaluations, labor modeling, and contingency planning - ensuring financial rigor from day oneLead bid evaluations, scope validation, and contractor selection processes, ensuring technical and commercial alignment with Tesla standardsConduct detailed reviews of design documents, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and construction plans to ensure constructability, completeness, and compliance

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience2-5+ years of experience in pre-construction, project development, or technical project management within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or large-scale commercial construction environments (1M+ sq. ft. projects preferred)Proven track record in full lifecycle project planning, from concept through execution, with emphasis on pre-construction scope definition, scheduling, and budgetingDirect experience owning utility infrastructure scope (electrical distribution, process water, natural gas, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling, and waste systems) from concept through design, including load forecasting, routing strategy, and interface management with manufacturing equipmentStrong proficiency in schedule management; working knowledge of Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Procore, or equivalent project management toolsExpertise in project controls, including cost estimating, change management, risk analysisDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, procurement, construction) and influence without direct authority

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

, Tesla
Posted 2026-04-12

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