About this role
As a Design Manager, you will join our Design and Construction Project Management teams to deliver world-class services for new Tesla showrooms, service centers, delivery hubs, bodyshops, and distribution centers across the region. You will manage and deliver individual projects with a strong focus on design, working alongside the brightest minds to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
We are seeking an architect or technical designer with a proven ability to think creatively and strategically. In this role, you will lead the full design lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept development through detailed design, construction documentation, and project handover, for both new builds and adaptive reuse of existing Tesla facilities. A key part of your role will be producing high-quality, accurate, and construction-ready design documentation using Autodesk Revit, ensuring seamless coordination across disciplines and alignment with Tesla’s design standards.
This role will require travel around the Western region (Benelux & France)
- Work with PM to carry out initial Due diligence on potential new sites, as well as existing locations and accurately document findings
- Engage technical consultants (where required) for in depth site assessment
- Responsible to create a basic feasibility studies and test fit designs for potential new locations as well as existing Tesla locations
- Work with in-house Security/ IT/Project managers & EHS to ensure alignment of their deliverable of drawings + specs + equipment list for new locations
- Create Design Intent Drawings within the REVIT platform
- Manage Permit requirements with support of external vendor
- Monitor projects to ensure design intent is followed
- Degree in Architecture, Construction Engineering or equivalent experience, with evidence of exceptional ability
- Demonstrable experience working in Architectural Design
- Proficient in REVIT and BIM 360, with an understanding of standard BIM processes/best practices
- Fluent in both English & French
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud package, full understanding of CAD applications and international drawing convention standards
- Knowledge and experience working with local building code, European Accessibility act, zoning and other applicable laws
- Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner, can-do mindset and passionate about manufacturing infrastructure