Construction Superintendent, Solar Manufacturing Tool Install

What to Expect

As a Construction Superintendent on Tesla's Tool Install team, you will play a pivotal role in the buildout and expansion of Tesla's Solar Manufacturing facilities in Houston – one of the most ambitious and rapidly scaling clean energy manufacturing programs in company history. This program spans multiple active construction sites and is built on a foundation of precision installation, aggressive timelines, and a relentless dive to bring next-generation solar manufacturing capacity online at speed and scale.

This role demands high technical knowledge and exceptional attention to construction detail, specifically the activity sequencing required to deliver fast, efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing line installations across complex multi-site solar production environments. The ability to coordinate field execution seamlessly, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule adherence, is non-negotiable. Extreme upfront planning and flawless execution within tight windows are essential. First principles thinking is a must. The role requires 50% travel to multiple sites.

You will also support pre-construction planning and benchmark execution for future factories.

What You'll Do

• Takes ownership of assigned projects, drives field execution of work, and ensures the means and methods of construction meet Tesla Specifications
• Evaluates plans, builds project schedules, supports submittal reviews, writes RFIs and coordinate in-field shutdowns with project stakeholders
• Maintains effective communication with Tesla personnel, including QC, QA, CX, and Facilities
• Coordinates field execution with all contractors, establishes dimensional layout/control, verify installation material in the field matches the design documents and ensures contractor as-builts are accurately captured
• Maintains a safe/clean work site, identifies and correct safety hazards/violations and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to quickly resolve field clashes
• Reviews project plans, P&ID’s, single-line diagrams, and determine the feasibility of construction as well as potential value engineering opportunities
• Manages multiple work fronts simultaneously while adhering to Tesla specifications, procedures, and policies

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Discipline or equivalent experience with running large commercial or O&G projects
• Strong proficiency with Dry/Wet Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Rigging and Building Automation/Controls/Life Safety Systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective reasoning and judgment skills
• Ability to read and interpret all contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements

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.