Technical Project Manager Pre Construction, Infrastructure Programs

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end pre-construction and development phases for capital infrastructure projects, including site preparation, building development, utility systems, and manufacturing line integration
• Translate high-level project concepts and R&D technology roadmaps into actionable infrastructure requirements, scope packages, and execution strategies
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules, aligning engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction milestones with strategic production timelines
• Break down complex, site-wide initiatives into phased deliverables and scheduling packages, enabling early procurement, modular construction, and parallel workstreams
• Own budget development and cost forecasting, including material buyouts, subcontractor evaluations, labor modeling, and contingency planning - ensuring financial rigor from day one
• Lead bid evaluations, scope validation, and contractor selection processes, ensuring technical and commercial alignment with Tesla standards
• Conduct detailed reviews of design documents, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and construction plans to ensure constructability, completeness, and compliance

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2-5+ years of experience in pre-construction, project development, or technical project management within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or large-scale commercial construction environments (1M+ sq. ft. projects preferred)
• Proven track record in full lifecycle project planning, from concept through execution, with emphasis on pre-construction scope definition, scheduling, and budgeting
• Direct experience owning utility infrastructure scope (electrical distribution, process water, natural gas, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling, and waste systems) from concept through design, including load forecasting, routing strategy, and interface management with manufacturing equipment
• Strong proficiency in schedule management; working knowledge of Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Procore, or equivalent project management tools
• Expertise in project controls, including cost estimating, change management, risk analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, procurement, construction) and influence without direct authority

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

Expected Compensation $96,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits