Job Description

What to Expect

As Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction, you will lead the end-to-end construction delivery of Tesla’s next-generation solar manufacturing facilities—from groundbreak through Start of Production (SOP). Reporting to executives within Tesla’s 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 Tesla’s vertically integrated solar supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• 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 civil/structural construction, mechanical/electrical 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

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s 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 cleanroom/process 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, cost/schedule variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting

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:

• 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