Civil Project Manager, Greenfield Infrastructure & Earthworks

About the role

Own up to $200M of greenfield civil construction — from raw earth to a finished industrial site ready to support ambitious manufacturing programs. Lead roads, underground utilities, ground improvements, drainage, piling, and cut/fill earthworks operations across a blank-canvas site, laying the physical foundation for facilities that will redefine domestic materials production. If you thrive on complexity, move fast, and take pride in delivering world-class infrastructure, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Own all phases of greenfield civil construction up to $200M, including roads, underground utilities, and large-scale cut/fill earthworks from mobilization through final completion
• Drive earned value management across all civil scopes, maintaining rigorous cost and schedule performance tracking with variance analysis and proactive recovery planning
• Administer prime contracts and subcontracts, manage change orders with discipline, and protect Tesla’s commercial interests at every stage of execution
• Develop competitive bid packages, lead technical evaluations, and drive contractor selection with a best-value mindset
• Collaborate with and foster a high-performing civil field team, with a focus on safety, accountability, and relentless urgency
• Coordinate civil scopes with engineering, project controls, procurement, and downstream trades to ensure seamless site readiness
• Communicate project status, risks, and critical path items clearly and efficiently to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in heavy civil construction with demonstrated ownership of greenfield infrastructure projects
• Proven experience on projects $100M+ inclusive of major earthworks, roads, and underground utilities, managing both third party contractors and internal resources
• Expert-level understanding of earned value management, contract administration, and change management
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent experience required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to senior leadership
• High energy, self-driven, and relentlessly focused on schedule and cost performance, solving complex problems with creative and unconventional solutions
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive delivery goals

Benefits

• Medical plans with multiple options, including $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (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 for disability)
• 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 including 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