Business Development, Charging

Role overview

This position focuses on driving new charging site development for Tesla’s Northeast and Midwest markets. You will independently oversee the full lifecycle of site identification and development, from locating the right properties to handing projects over to design and installation teams for construction and final close-out. The role is centered on creating a smooth and convenient charging experience for current and future Tesla drivers.

The scope of this job may shift as network priorities change, so the person in this role should be comfortable adapting to evolving program and project needs.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain a strong pipeline of potential new locations aligned with market needs for present and future EV customers.
• Develop working relationships with internal deployment partners and external stakeholders.
• Carry out detailed site review and due diligence.
• Support the process of securing utility approvals and permitting clearances.
• Coordinate with legal teams to prepare, negotiate, and finalize host agreements.
• Partner with design and installation teams to evaluate installation budgets and schedules.
• Track milestones accurately and keep records of progress throughout development.

What you should bring

• Excellent negotiation ability, with preferred background in contracts, real estate, utility planning, EV charging infrastructure, charging policy, and local permitting.
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle 20 or more active projects at different stages.
• High independence, initiative, and a fast-paced approach to getting work done.
• Solid business judgment and the ability to understand host needs and how charging projects support their goals.
• Clear, persuasive communication skills with the confidence to work across many stakeholder types, from executives to facility, city, marketing, and utility teams.
• Proactive risk awareness and the ability to identify and reduce issues before they affect timelines.

Compensation and benefits

This is a salaried full-time role with competitive pay. The expected annual compensation ranges are $108,000 to $162,000 for Technical Construction Project Manager and $140,000 to $210,000 for Sr Technical Construction Project Manager, plus cash and stock awards and benefits at all levels.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits starting on day 1 of hire. These include medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options, family-building/fertility/adoption/surrogacy support, dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options, HSA contributions with the high-deductible medical plan, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, company-paid basic life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 90-day waiting period, employee assistance support, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, back-up childcare and parenting resources, voluntary critical illness/hospital indemnity/accident/theft and legal/pet insurance, weight loss and tobacco cessation programs, Tesla Babies program, commuter benefits, and employee discounts/perks.

Additional notes

The total compensation package can also include other elements depending on the position offered. Final pay may vary based on factors such as location, role-specific knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefit plan details are shared if an offer is made.