What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Construction Project Manager position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
As an Electrical Construction Project Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and executing electrical construction projects from start to finish. You will collaborate closely with the design team, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project completion on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively will be crucial as you coordinate and facilitate various aspects of the construction process.
What You'll Do
- Oversee electrical systems and energization across all phases of construction, ensuring work is completed according to safety guidelines and quality standards
- Track site execution, inspections, and contractor quality control to ensure compliance with internal Quality Assurance and commissioning procedures
- Expedite solutions to design clashes in collaboration with the design team, and address any foreseeable issues by field-verifying conditions against contract documents
- Monitor project costs and compare actual expenses to the budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending value engineering alternatives
- Review, generate, and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) and Submittals; track contractor invoices and manage project schedules based on project documents
- Lead project buy-out, including developing bid packages, working with procurement to issue RFPs, writing contracts and scopes of work, and issuing work orders
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and local codes, while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders, including contractors, Design/Engineering teams, and QA/Commissioning
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience in commercial construction, project management, or engineering
- Experience managing projects in large manufacturing plants, industrial environments, or similar sectors
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols
- Ability to solve complex problems, multitask effectively, and prioritize project objectives
- Willingness to work long hours, with a tenacious and ambitious approach to project goals
- Experience with large-scale EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) projects and a Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus
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)
- 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.