Construction Project Manager, Utility Deployment

Tesla; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking a Construction Project Manager for BESS projects in Austin, Texas. This role entails managing onsite execution, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining transparent communication with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates have extensive construction management experience with a focus on electrical work and possess strong leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.

401(k) with employer match.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare.

Company-paid life and disability insurances.

Paid time off, holidays, and back-up childcare resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience with Tesla Megapack or BESS installations.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Review daily work progress and prepare status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Conflict Management

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Adobe

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What To Expect

The Construction Project Manager, Utility Deployment, is responsible for leading the onsite execution of Tesla BESS projects. Ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements are paramount. Construction Project Managers must exhibit strong communication, planning, and coordination skills with diverse project stakeholders: site craft workers, site managers, owner’s representatives, utilities, vendors, AHJ’s, design, environmental & engineering consultants, Tesla team members, and various internal Tesla groups. Balancing Tesla’s and customer’s priorities requires flexibility, nimbleness, and perseverance; forward-looking leadership is essential. Construction Project Managers must maintain rigorous, transparent communication with the Project Manager and site management team, acting as a conduit between onsite and offsite teams. A strong understanding of general construction methods, electrical (LV, MV, & HV) construction, and electrical system commissioning is required for success.

What You'll Do

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of contractual requirements, design packages, specifications, Tesla and subcontractor scopes of work, critical path schedules, quality requirements, and site safety plans.
2. Oversee and manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
3. Ensure contractors execute their scope using quality construction methods and industry standards.
4. Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, reporting incidents per EHS SOPs.
5. Identify, mitigate, communicate, and manage construction risks.
6. Review and provide input/data for RFI’s, Submittals, and Change Orders.
7. Collaborate with subcontractors to create site plans, logistics, and work sequences.
8. Coordinate Tesla equipment deliveries and perform QA/QC activities.
9. Manage onsite personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and interface with stakeholders.
10. Review daily work progress and prepare status reports.
11. Ensure project documentation is current and stored properly.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of construction management experience with proven leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with Tesla Megapack or other BESS installations and Medium Voltage electrical work.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Adobe, Excel, and construction administration tools.
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Conflict and crisis management abilities, with constructive communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, eligible from day one, benefits include:

• Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans, including orthodontics.
• Company-paid HSA contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, disability insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, holidays, and back-up childcare resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, legal services, pet insurance, and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts and perks.