As Manager Solar Manufacturing Construction you will lead the end-to-end construction delivery of Teslas next-generation solar manufacturing facilities-from groundbreak through Start of Production SOP. Reporting to executives within Teslas Infrastructure organization you will be directly accountable for 250M in capital expenditure across multiple simultaneous facility builds including ingot growth wafer slicing and photovoltaic cell production lines. These are highly complex cleanroom-grade manufacturing environments that demand precision construction execution at speed and scale. This is a senior leadership role requiring someone who can operate at the intersection of construction manufacturing process integration and organizational leadership-driving decisions that directly impact Teslas vertically integrated solar supply chain.
Own the full construction lifecycle for solar manufacturing facilities 250M CAPEX portfolio from the point of site selection and design coordination through construction commissioning equipment installation cleanroom validation and SOP readiness
Build and lead a high-performing construction organization of project managers field superintendents and project controls staff capable of delivering multiple concurrent facility builds
Drive integrated project schedules that align civilstructural construction mechanicalelectrical installation process equipment set cleanroom buildout and manufacturing ramp timelines into a single cohesive execution plan
Manage general contractors specialty subcontractors and self-perform resources across all disciplines including civil structural architectural mechanical electrical fire protection HVAC process piping ultra-high purity UHP systems and cleanroom construction
Develop and enforce rigorous project controls cost-loaded baseline schedules earned value tracking change management cash flow forecasting and variance reporting to executive leadership
Write detailed and effective bid packages for all major scopes of work ensuring competitive pricing clear commercial terms and best value for Tesla through first-principles cost analysis
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering and Equipment teams to ensure construction sequences and methods support equipment installation requirements cleanroom classifications and process utility specifications
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
10 years of construction management experience with at least 10 years in advanced manufacturing semiconductor solar battery or similarly complex cleanroomprocess facility construction
Demonstrated accountability for 250M capital construction programs with direct P&L ownership
Deep expertise in cleanroom construction ISO 5-7 classifications including HVAC UHP piping vibration isolation and contamination control systems
Experience managing construction of manufacturing facilities through full lifecycle groundbreak shell construction cleanroom buildout process equipment installation commissioning and SOP
Proven track record managing both self-perform direct-hire construction resources and general contractor subcontractor execution on the same program
Strong proficiency in construction project controls baseline schedule development earned value management change control costschedule variance analysis and cash flow forecasting
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
401k 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