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Site Construction Project Manager

Tesla

Austin, USonsitePosted May 28, 2026

About the role

What To Expect As a Construction Project Manager for the Site Team, you will play a critical role in managing and executing construction projects from concept to turn-over. You will work closely with your project team, design engineering and permitting teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications, and bring a site from nothing to full operations - geotechnical exploration, survey, clearing, grading, roadways, soil improvements, foundations, utilities, and exterior infrastructure. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate will be key in coordinating and facilitating various aspects of the construction process.

What You'll Do

Development of project plans, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets

Coordinate with the project superintendents to establish project objectives, deliverables, and timelines

Collaborate with the design team, architects, and engineers to review plans, specifications, and drawings including resolving design clashes

Prepare and maintain project documentation, including cost forecasts, material trackers, permits, schedules, take-offs, as-builts, and progress reports

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, and industry standards

Monitor and audit project costs, invoices, & billings, comparing actuals against the budget while also Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives

Conduct regular project meetings (virtual, in-person, and field) to discuss progress, milestones, and upcoming activities

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

5+ years of construction experience, primarily in underground utility systems, water/wastewater, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), jack-&-bore, earthwork, shoring systems, and/or roadways

Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols

Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goals using a proactive approach

Proficiency in project management software, design tools, and scheduling software

Ability to problem-solve and make difficult decisions rooted in data

Confident in decision making ability and coordinating among key stakeholders

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

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