Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction

Manager, Solar Manufacturing Construction

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & 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