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Wastewater Construction Manager

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Aug 06, 2026
What to Expect The Wastewater Construction Manager oversees the field construction, installation, and commissioning of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems. This role coordinates contractors, enforces safety and quality standards, tracks schedule and budget, and ensures work is built to design drawings, specifications, and environmental permit requirements. Ideal for an early-career construction professional ready to own day-to-day delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects. What You'll Do Manage day-to-day construction activities for wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, equalization tanks, piping, and related civil/mechanical packages Coordinate general contractors, specialty trades (civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation), vendors, and inspectors to keep work sequenced and productive Review drawings, specs, and RFIs; flag constructability issues early and drive timely resolution with engineering and design teams Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules; track milestones, material deliveries, and long-lead equipment (pumps, clarifiers, blowers, membranes, controls) Perform quality inspections of concrete, underground utilities, mechanical installation, welding, coatings, and electrical/I&C work; document punch lists and close-out Support hydrostatic testing, leak testing, equipment setting, startup, and commissioning in coordination with operations and process engineers Lead progress meetings with owners, engineers, and contractors; communicate risks, delays, and recovery plans clearly What You'll Bring Degree in construction management, Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering, or related field - or equivalent experience 3-5 years of construction management, field engineering, or superintendent experience on industrial, municipal, or process infrastructure projects Working knowledge of construction means and methods for civil works, mechanical piping, and process equipment installation Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, P&ID, mechanical, and electrical drawings Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to project tools (Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera/MS Project, or similar) preferred Direct experience on wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), industrial pretreatment, or water/wastewater utility projects Exposure to process systems such as primary/secondary treatment, MBR/MBBR, DAF, clarification, sludge handling, or chemical feed systems 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