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Tooling Project Manager

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with our Tooling Readiness team on our Infrastructure Development projects in the Americas. This position will review site project plans and align P2P, scheduling and execution of our tooling and equipment programs across a multitude of various site functions. We are seeking someone with experience in the automotive and or collision industry combined with a strong background in project management with a focus on mechanical and electrical construction execution.


What You'll Do

  • Manage scope of work, budget and execution timeline for tooling and equipment deployment across new and existing infrastructure locations
  • Maintain effective organization and tracking of large projects across various phases
  • Create project estimates/budgets and scope outline
  • Write and issue proposal requests (RFP) to vendors
  • Track open orders and schedule equipment delivery, installation, repairs
  • Concurrently manage projects through purchasing, installation, commissioning and close out
  • Strong coordination with internal and external customers to eliminate/reduce business impact(s)
  • Communicate any changes or schedule impacts in conjunction with the Construction Project manager
  • Coordinate site inspections with local AHJ and contractors. Contractor Invoice review and approval


What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Construction and/or Project management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience
  • Thorough understanding of equipment contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, submittals, and material procurement
  • Excellent written and spoken English. Must have the ability to discuss technical topics with a variety of audiences - contractors, engineers, and members of various teams within Tesla. Spanish fluency preferred
  • Ability to identify potential problems and prior to them becoming a larger issue
  • Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results
  • Ability to obtain an U.S. passport
  • Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Travel up to 75%


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 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 (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.

     

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