Global Logistics Project Manager, Solar Manufacturing Tool Install

What To Expect

As a Tool Install Global Logistics Project Manager for Texas Solar Manufacturing factories, you will play a critical role in logistics management for new factory build‑outs, capacity upgrades, ongoing operations, and system optimization. You will manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades to install new manufacturing lines and collaborate cross‑functionally with construction engineering, design, facilities, commissioning, and manufacturing as the facility transitions to production. From both the field and the office, you will be responsible for maintaining budgets, schedules, procedures, and execution. This role requires approximately 50% travel and includes support for pre‑construction planning and benchmark execution for future factories.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring long‑term customer satisfaction, opportunities, and cost savings for Tesla.
• Evaluate bidding material buyouts and negotiating opportunities, then prepare major purchase orders following pricing and scope evaluations.
• Maintain effective communication with Tesla personnel, including Construction, Manufacturing, Tool Install, QC, QA, CX, and Facilities.
• Complete project startup procedures, including projections, budgeting, and job‑cost entry for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts.
• Collaborate with the Global Supply Manager on inbound/outbound equipment logistics and work with transportation companies to adhere to Incoterms and schedules.
• Review project plans, P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, and loop diagrams to account for all material and hardware.
• Develop Master Logistics Programs from zero, covering earthwork, temporary utilities, security, site development, space allocations, and managing storage and logistics across multiple sites.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with effective reasoning and judgment.
• Proficiency with, or ability to learn, Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, Revu, Bluebeam, accounting and estimating software, Excel (advanced functions, Pivot Tables, charts, dashboards), Power BI, and other required systems.
• Ability to read and interpret all contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and capitalize on project opportunities.
• Knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, contract and specification language, and bidding methods.
• Ability to provide internal reports and data analysis using Excel advanced functions, Pivot Tables, charts, dashboards, and Power BI.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as a full‑time Tesla employee.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• 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) contributions 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Backup 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.