Sr. Real Estate Manager

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Real Estate Manager with retail and industrial expertise to play a key role in the company s continued growth. This position is responsible for supporting Tesla's retail, factory, warehousing, logistics, office, temporary parking, and energy real estate needs. The Sr. Real Estate Manager will work cross-functionally with internal teams including Sales, Production Control, Supply Chain, Logistics, Energy, Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, and Lease Administration, as well as external partners such as landlords, developers, brokers, and advisers to lead new location development.

• Lead site selection and lease negotiations for support, parking, and storage locations
• Analyze economic, demographic, and market data to identify and prioritize key locations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop business cases and validate real estate strategy
• Manage broker and landlord relationships, negotiating LOIs, leases, and work letters in partnership with the Legal team
• Ensure compliance with zoning and DMV licensing requirements by county and state
• Oversee deal timelines, budgets, and property standards through project completion
• Support lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals, and relocations as needed
• Bachelor s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transactional real estate, including leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions across multiple asset types
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of real estate and legal principles
• Proficiency in creating and analyzing Pro Formas, cash flow models, and deal structures
• Experience with municipal planning, zoning procedures, and site due diligence
• Skilled in demographic and financial data analysis and reporting at the executive level
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with willingness to travel up to 50%