Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction

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

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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