What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Construction Project Manager position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
As an Electrical Construction Project Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and executing construction projects from start to finish. You will work closely with your project team, design team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. 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
- Manage the project buy-out process, including bid packages, RFPs, contracts, Scopes of Work, and Work Orders
- Oversee electrical components of Data Center construction, ensuring adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets
- Collaborate with superintendents to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines
- Work with design teams to review plans, resolve design clashes, and ensure project alignment
- Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports
- Ensure electrical systems comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices
- Oversee commissioning, system testing, outages, troubleshooting, and final system handover
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience managing construction projects in large industrial or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning in mission-critical environments
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, MS Project, P6) and tools like Excel and AutoCAD
- OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E certifications preferred
- Knowledge of electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA) and best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of overcoming challenges on complex projects
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
