Design Management Lead

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 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 experience collaborating with construction, AHJs, and manufacturing/production teams. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and the ability to work through complex scopes with multiple factory stakeholders. Our program schedules push the limits of what is physically possible, demanding extreme attention to detail, identification of real hard barriers, and driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept design through to permit approval
• Lead the design team through the Construction Administration (CA) process
• Lead 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 readiness
• Manage permitting, construction documentation, transmittals, and RFIs to ensure compliance and coordination
• Coordinate project schedules with Project Controls to align with procurement and construction milestones
• Translate stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable design and engineering deliverables
• Control scope, technical planning, and change management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; lead design inputs for estimates and drive funding roll-ups
• Identify and manage resource needs and close capability gaps across all project stages
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and program success
• Apply lean construction, BIM integration, and innovative engineering methods to accelerate project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect preferred
• Experience as a designer, especially in the electrical field, preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within A/E firms, with expertise in CSA and/or MEP projects
• Strong understanding of all engineering disciplines and proven ability to lead and allocate engineering resources effectively
• Demonstrated success delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC design packages for complex infrastructure projects
• Experience 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 agencies
• Advanced project and program management skills, with a track record of solving complex engineering challenges
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and third-party consulting firms across multiple concurrent projects
• Willingness to travel globally and work extended hours as required
• Familiarity with construction management and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred)

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options including $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $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 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

Pay

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.

This position will be located at our factory in Fremont, CA.