Tesla · 1 month ago
Architect & Design Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expTesla is looking for a highly skilled Architect and Design Manager to join their Infrastructure Organization, Pre-Development Team. The role involves leading design efforts for complex industrial and commercial facilities, managing projects independently while collaborating closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architectural scope of industrial facility projects, from feasibility through construction, ensuring alignment with Tesla’s design standards, technical requirements, and performance goals
Perform feasibility and techno-economic studies to support project definition, budgeting, and early decision-making
Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders—manufacturing, construction, operations, and facilities—to develop fully integrated design solutions
Prepare, review, and oversee design documentation including plans, sections, elevations, details, and schedules for Permit and Construction packages
Manage consultants and support the procurement process by reviewing design proposals, deliverables, and technical specifications
Work with estimating and cost engineering teams to develop test-fits, scope narratives, and quantities for reliable cost projections
Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field issues efficiently and collaboratively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience delivering large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
Professional Architect (RA)
Advanced proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Adobe Suite
Thorough understanding of building codes, permitting processes, and construction coordination
Strong ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders
Creative problem-solver with a practical, buildable approach to design
Preferred
manufacturing or data center experience preferred
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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