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.
- 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
- 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
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