Architectural Design Manager, People Spaces Tesla Motors, Inc. 96000 - 210000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 26, 2026

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled Architectural Design Managerto join our Creative Design team, who is passionate about our mission on the infrastructure team withfocuson People Spaces / Workplace projects & lab planning.

In this role, you will be leading the design and delivery ofpeoplespace projects, partnering with internal cost estimating and construction teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure successful execution from concept through construction. The candidate will oversee design workflows, coordinate design reviews, and deliver fully integrated construction packages (IFP/IFC).The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. This role requires you to be extremely detail oriented,identifyreal hardbarriersand drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will drive collaboration between Design & Engineering disciplines, Construction, R D, operations to ensure our team's goals are aligned with company priorities. We are a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self-motivated and disciplined is critical. We have open positions in both Fremont, CA and Palo Alto, CA. What You'll Do

Organize and manage design reviews, construction designpackagesand deliverables to support all aspects of construction: including scope of work, kick-off, MDR, 30%, 60%, 90%, IFP, IFC

Define strategies for design, architecture and engineering deliverables including construction andpermitpackages

Own the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to delivery to meet ouraggressive goals

Manage permitting and construction documents including transmittals and RFI's

Coordinate project schedule with construction team based on Procurement and Construction requirements for the overall schedule success of the project

Fundamentally understand stakeholder's requirements and translate them into project deliverables

Manage all aspects of technical planning, scope development, change management, programming, design, and engineering services during construction What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experiencerequired

Experience with managing complex MEP projects

Fully understanding all engineering disciplines and be able todemonstrateskills to manage engineering resource

Proven record in delivery of IFB, IFP and IFC packages

Experience and familiarity with VDC approach to project management of manufacturing, industrial, R D facilities,workplaceand site infrastructure development

Project management skills,demonstratedapplication of project and program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems

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

Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.