Technical Project Manager, Base Build

The Technical Project Manager reporting to the program execution leader is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex engineering projects from concept through closeout. This role works at the intersection of technical execution, cost, schedule, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting quality and regulatory requirements. Candidates should expect a fast-paced environment with high accountability and direct ownership of project outcomes. This position demands not just outstanding operational performance in delivering projects, but also strategic contributions to how Tesla expands and integrates emerging technologies within its rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.

• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams through all project phases, from early planning and design through construction and commissioning
• Work alongside R&D and engineering groups to grasp technology development schedules and convert them into essential infrastructure requirements
• Create and oversee comprehensive project timelines, including key milestones, critical path monitoring, budget projections, and risk assessments
• Direct cross-team coordination and execution of significant capital projects, spanning from site assessments and facility planning to equipment setup and activation
• Optimization of customer provided inputs with data driven metrics
• Responsible for peer reviews and actionable feedback with a first principles engineering mindset
• Manage technical program oversight, including phase-gate evaluations, backup planning, and handling changes throughout all stages

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience managing engineering focused deliverables or capital projects
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline teams (e.g., electrical, mechanical, civil, controls)
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and change management
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure environments preferred
• Willingness to travel as required, typically under 30%

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