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Construction Project Manager, Self Perform
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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$118,393 / year median in Nevada
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Construction Project Manager, Self Perform Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Aug 26, 2026
What to Expect
As a Construction Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of various self-perform construction projects. You will lead our internal Tesla Construction team and collaborate cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering departments to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. What You'll Do
Lead a team comprising Project Coordinators, Buyers, Superintendents, and craft personnel
Foster a culture focused on safety and quality across projects and throughout the company
Conduct constructability reviews of design packages
Maintain a proactive, can-do attitude to align stakeholders with project goals
Identify project risks and opportunities, actively managing them throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements
Interface with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and commissioning teams
Conduct Lessons Learned sessions during and after each project
Enforce high standards for document configuration control and ensure incorporation of RFIs into final Record drawings
Manage Change Control Management for all new scope of work What You'll Bring
Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural/architectural fields, including 5 years as a Project Manager on projects valued at $25M+
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience); MBA or PMP certification preferred
Proficiency in material take-offs, estimating, and reading/interpreting/managing changes to construction drawings
Strong skills in construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance, and variance analysis
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with tight timelines; open to new ideas and continuous learning
Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites, often on short notice 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