Tesla Looking For Construction Manager, Supercharger at Palo Alto, CA Full Time

We are looking for a highly motivated Construction Manager to support the Supercharger deployment team. This person must have a construction background; general contractor’s experience is highly valued. The role will oversee multiple construction projects and enforce budget, timeline, fit, finish, and safety requirements. A get-it-done mentality for all situations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Get the most world-class Supercharger sites built in the shortest amount of time for the least amount of money.
• Provide related feedback to the deployment, development, and engineering team on how to design equipment and sites for better/faster/cheaper site builds. Help design and implement those improvements.
• Coordinates the timely processing and approvals of all shop drawings to and from subcontractors and architects/engineers.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to timely process change requests and change orders
• Distribute drawing and design revisions, bulletins, etc. to Project Manager, Super and all trades.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written. Prepare weekly construction reports with photos, schedule, etc.
• Expedites project close-out requirements including municipal sign offs, as-built drawings, final project photos, etc.
• Maintain a high level of productivity. Balance a large number of concurrent tasks. Effectively prioritize efforts.
• Foresee necessary work and organize and disseminate information as needed. Maintain project schedules.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related subject and 4-6 years of increasingly responsible estimating and project management experience, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods
• Strong understanding of AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Must have the ability to discuss technical topics with a variety of audiences – contractors, engineers, and members of various divisions within Tesla.
• Class A general contractor’s license a plus but not required
• Available for extensive travel (50%+), often on short notice.
• Ability to obtain an U.S. passport.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Employee Benefits

• As a fulltime Tesla employee, you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans (including infertility and transgender coverage)
• 2 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution
• Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid HSA Contribution
• Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time (Flex Time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and employee discounts
• Voluntary plans such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft and Legal Services plans