Construction Project Manager, Utility Deployment

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
The Utility Deployment Construction Manager is responsible for leading the onsite execution of Tesla BESS projects. Ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements are paramount. Construction Managers must exhibit strong communication, planning, and coordination skills with a diverse set of project stakeholders: site craft workers, site managers, owner’s representatives, utilities, vendors, AHJ’s, design, environmental & engineering consultants, Tesla team members, and a variety of internal Tesla groups. Striking a balance between Tesla’s and Customer’s desired outcomes and priorities requires flexibility, nimbleness, and perseverance; forward looking leadership is a must. Construction Managers must maintain rigorous, transparent communication with the Project Manager and primary site management team acting as conduit between onsite and offsite project team members. General construction methods, electrical (LV, MV, & HV) construction methods, and familiarity of electrical systems commissioning are a prerequisite for success.

What You’ll Do

• Develop comprehensive understanding of contractual requirements, design packages and specifications, Tesla and subcontractor scopes of work, critical path schedule, quality requirements, and site safety execution plan. Oversee and manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Ensure contractors execute their contracted scope using quality construction methods and industry recognized construction standards
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and reporting of all incidents per developed EHS SOP’s. Identify, mitigate, communicate and manage construction risks
• Review and provide input/data for RFI’s, Submittal’s, and Change Orders to project management and/or project engineering teams
• Collaborate with subcontractors to create site plan, site logistics plan and sequence of work
• Coordinate Tesla equipment deliveries and perform QA/QC activities in conjunction with material turnover to subcontractors and/or project owners
• Coordinate, manage and direct onsite personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and interface with various project stakeholders.
• Review work progress daily and prepare internal and external reports documenting overall job status as required. Ensure project documentation is current and preserved in the assigned document repositories

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years working experience in construction management including record of stellar leadership, organization and communication
• Experience with Tesla Megapack or other BESS installation as well as Medium Voltage electrical installation and testing
• Ability to travel for up to 100% of the time
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, Adobe, Excel, and familiar with various construction administration interfaces
• Confident in decision making ability and coordinating among key stakeholders
• Competent in conflict and crisis management, with an ability to communicate in a nonabrasive, constructive manner
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Develop comprehensive understanding of contractual requirements, design packages and specifications, Tesla and subcontractor scopes of work, critical path schedule, quality requirements, and site safety execution plan. Oversee and manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Ensure contractors execute their contracted scope using quality construction methods and industry recognized construction standards
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and reporting of all incidents per developed EHS SOP’s. Identify, mitigate, communicate and manage construction risks
• Review and provide input/data for RFI’s, Submittal’s, and Change Orders to project management and/or project engineering teams
• Collaborate with subcontractors to create site plan, site logistics plan and sequence of work
• Coordinate Tesla equipment deliveries and perform QA/QC activities in conjunction with material turnover to subcontractors and/or project owners
• Coordinate, manage and direct onsite personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and interface with various project stakeholders.
• Review work progress daily and prepare internal and external reports documenting overall job status as required. Ensure project documentation is current and preserved in the assigned document repositorie