Design Management Lead
$168.8k - $288kFull-time
Tesla
What To Expect
Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. We are looking for a highly motivated design manager to join our factory infrastructure engineering team. In this role, you will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept design through construction administration (CA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building design across multiple disciplines including project management and have experience collaborating with construction, AHJs, and manufacturing/production teams. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and ability to work through complex scopes with multiple factory stakeholders. Our program schedules push the limits of what is physically possible. This requires you to be extremely detail oriented, identify real hard barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will drive collaboration between Engineering disciplines, Construction, Manufacturing and Production to ensure our team’s goals are aligned with company priorities. You will work to understand the opportunities and challenges of each project, translate scattered information into a concise and complete message, document and communicate to every team member. You will aim to make our team efficient and effective while reducing ambiguity from programs. We are a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self‐motivated and disciplined is critical. Managing the schedules, budget, and resources of projects at our organization requires an individual who is passionate about our mission and is focused on collaborative solutions. This position will be located at our factory in Fremont, CA. What You'll Do Lead and manage the design process from concept design through to permit approval. Lead the design team through the (CA) Construction administration processLead and manage design reviews and construction design packages across all project phases (scope, kickoff, MDR, 30/60/90% design) Define and implement strategies for design, engineering, and permit deliverables to support construction readinessManage permitting, construction documentation, transmittals, and RFIs to ensure compliance and coordinationCoordinate project schedules with Project Controls to align with procurement and construction milestonesTranslate stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable design and engineering deliverablesControl scope, technical planning, and change management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, lead designs inputs for estimates and drive funding roll-ups Identify and manage resource needs and close capability gaps across all project stagesBuild strong relationships with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and program successApply lean construction, BIM integration, and innovative engineering methods to accelerate project execution What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceProfessional Engineer or Licensed Architect preferredExperience as a designer especially in the electrical field preferredMinimum 4 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within A/E firms, with expertise in CSA and/or MEP projectsStrong understanding of all engineering disciplines and proven ability to lead and allocate engineering resources effectivelyDemonstrated success delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC design packages for complex infrastructure projectsExperience in the design and development of manufacturing facilities and site infrastructure; skilled in coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and fostering strong relationships with local agenciesAdvanced project and program management skills, with a track record of solving complex engineering challengesProven experience managing subcontractors and third-party consulting firms across multiple concurrent projectsWillingness to travel globally and work extended hours as required; familiarity with construction management and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred) 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 Expected Compensation $168,800 - $288,000/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. , Tesla
Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. We are looking for a highly motivated design manager to join our factory infrastructure engineering team. In this role, you will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept design through construction administration (CA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building design across multiple disciplines including project management and have experience collaborating with construction, AHJs, and manufacturing/production teams. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and ability to work through complex scopes with multiple factory stakeholders. Our program schedules push the limits of what is physically possible. This requires you to be extremely detail oriented, identify real hard barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will drive collaboration between Engineering disciplines, Construction, Manufacturing and Production to ensure our team’s goals are aligned with company priorities. You will work to understand the opportunities and challenges of each project, translate scattered information into a concise and complete message, document and communicate to every team member. You will aim to make our team efficient and effective while reducing ambiguity from programs. We are a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self‐motivated and disciplined is critical. Managing the schedules, budget, and resources of projects at our organization requires an individual who is passionate about our mission and is focused on collaborative solutions. This position will be located at our factory in Fremont, CA. What You'll Do Lead and manage the design process from concept design through to permit approval. Lead the design team through the (CA) Construction administration processLead and manage design reviews and construction design packages across all project phases (scope, kickoff, MDR, 30/60/90% design) Define and implement strategies for design, engineering, and permit deliverables to support construction readinessManage permitting, construction documentation, transmittals, and RFIs to ensure compliance and coordinationCoordinate project schedules with Project Controls to align with procurement and construction milestonesTranslate stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable design and engineering deliverablesControl scope, technical planning, and change management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, lead designs inputs for estimates and drive funding roll-ups Identify and manage resource needs and close capability gaps across all project stagesBuild strong relationships with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and program successApply lean construction, BIM integration, and innovative engineering methods to accelerate project execution What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceProfessional Engineer or Licensed Architect preferredExperience as a designer especially in the electrical field preferredMinimum 4 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within A/E firms, with expertise in CSA and/or MEP projectsStrong understanding of all engineering disciplines and proven ability to lead and allocate engineering resources effectivelyDemonstrated success delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC design packages for complex infrastructure projectsExperience in the design and development of manufacturing facilities and site infrastructure; skilled in coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and fostering strong relationships with local agenciesAdvanced project and program management skills, with a track record of solving complex engineering challengesProven experience managing subcontractors and third-party consulting firms across multiple concurrent projectsWillingness to travel globally and work extended hours as required; familiarity with construction management and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred) 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 Expected Compensation $168,800 - $288,000/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. , Tesla
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