Construction Project Manager, Ultrapure Water

What to Expect

The UPW Construction Manager oversees construction and installation of ultra-pure water systems used in the semiconductor chip fab. This role manages contractors executing high-purity piping, treatment skids, storage, distribution, and controls — with strict attention to cleanliness, material integrity, schedule, safety, and specification compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage field construction of UPW generation, storage, and distribution systems, including pretreatment, RO, EDI/DI, UV, ultrafiltration, polishing loops, and point-of-use drops
• Coordinate mechanical, high-purity piping, electrical, instrumentation, and clean-construction trades to maintain sequence, quality, and productivity
• Enforce high-purity installation standards: material handling, orbital welding/fusion procedures, purge practices, cleanliness protocols, and contamination control
• Review IFC drawings, isometric packages, P&IDs, specifications, and vendor submittals; raise RFIs and constructability comments promptly
• Track schedule for long-lead UPW equipment (RO/EDI skids, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, analyzers) and align deliveries with install windows
• Coordinate tie-ins to facility utilities (city water, wastewater, power, controls, nitrogen/CDA) with minimal disruption to operations

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 4–6 years of construction management, field engineering, or superintendent experience in industrial, municipal, or process infrastructure projects
• Exposure to UPW, DI water, high-purity process water, or critical utility systems (PCW, CDA, bulk gases, WFI/clean utilities)
• Basic understanding of process piping systems, equipment settings, and utility installation practices
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-spec installation environments
• Effective communicator who can coordinate multiple trades and interfaces with engineering and owne
• Experience with semiconductor fab, battery gigafactory, pharmaceutical, or life-sciences construction projects

Compensation and 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.