Sr. Construction Manager, Energy Projects

What to Expect The Commercial Sr Construction Manager's primary responsibility is to lead and oversee project teams, including in-house installers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with project goals. This role supports the deployment and installation of key products such as Megapacks, Superchargers, Semi Chargers, and solar projects. To effectively manage operations, the Construction Manager must be present onsite daily during active work periods. This hands-on presence enables direct oversight of day-to-day team activities, timely identification of issues, and comprehensive awareness of all onsite developments. In addition, the Manager is accountable for upholding rigorous quality standards and enforcing safe work practices across all project phases. While these oversight functions are essential, the role prioritizes proactive team management and performance optimization.
What You'll Do

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects related to Tesla's Energy Products, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to deliver energy infrastructure projects
• Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues to maintain project momentum
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of energy systems into broader facility or grid operations

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in construction management, ideally with a focus on renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of energy systems (e.g., solar PV, battery storage, or EV charging)
• Proven leadership in managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations specific to energy construction. Knowledge of safety standards set by NEC and NFPA70E
• This position involves contractor oversight, safety compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic planning for capacity and scalability, tailored to energy-specific project
• 10 + years of experience in construction management including record of stellar leadership, organization and communication
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• OSHA 30 hours - CPR-First Aid Preferred

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

Expected Compensation $72,000 - $156,600/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.