What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Project Manager, Greenfield Infrastructure & Earthworks position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
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.
As Tesla's Civil Project Manager, you will own up to $200M of greenfield civil construction - from raw earth to a finished industrial site ready to support ambitious manufacturing programs. You will lead roads, underground utilities, ground improvements, drainage, piling, and cut/fill earthworks operations across a blank-canvas site, laying the physical foundation for facilities that will redefine domestic materials production. If you thrive on complexity, move fast, and take pride in delivering world-class infrastructure, this role was built for you.
What You'll Do
- Own all phases of greenfield civil construction up to $200M, including roads, underground utilities, and large-scale cut/fill earthworks from mobilization through final completion
- Drive earned value management across all civil scopes, maintaining rigorous cost and schedule performance tracking with variance analysis and proactive recovery planning
- Administer prime contracts and subcontracts, manage change orders with discipline, and protect Tesla's commercial interests at every stage of execution
- Develop competitive bid packages, lead technical evaluations, and drive contractor selection with a best-value mindset
- Collaborate with and foster a high-performing civil field team, with a focus on safety, accountability, and relentless urgency
- Coordinate civil scopes with engineering, project controls, procurement, and downstream trades to ensure seamless site readiness
- Communicate project status, risks, and critical path items clearly and efficiently to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
What You'll Bring
- 4 years of experience in heavy civil construction with demonstrated ownership of greenfield infrastructure projects
- Proven experience on projects $100M inclusive of major earthworks, roads, and underground utilities, managing both third party contractors and internal resources
- Expert-level understanding of earned value management, contract administration, and change management
- Civil engineering degree or equivalent experience required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to senior leadership
- High energy, self-driven, and relentlessly focused on schedule and cost performance, solving complex problems with creative and unconventional solutions
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive delivery goals
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
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.