What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Project Controls Estimator 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 Project Controls Estimator at Tesla, you will be playing a critical role in the company's key construction projects at Tesla facilities in Austin, TX. You will understand cost drivers at the fundamental level while facilitating value engineering efforts cross-functionally, enabling Tesla to rapidly scale our manufacturing and compute facilities at unprecedented speeds.
What You'll Do
- Understand, develop, compile and present conceptual and high-level cost estimates for multiple construction projects at Tesla
- Develop detailed cost estimates as designs develop, communicating with various stakeholders on cost drivers and value engineering opportunities across all trades
- Use clear and efficient communication methods to escalate risks and communicate opportunities
- Create multiple what-if scenario estimates for program strategy and decision making
- Create and maintain Basis of Estimate to include; assumptions, inclusions, allowances, and exclusions
- Review contracts and purchase orders for cost verification and budget alignment
- Assist in the development of long-term strategies on estimating methodology, tools, and systems for high-impact, innovative CAPEX projects
What You'll Bring
- 5 years of electrical estimating experience required
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, and other industry-standard software
- Experience in electrical estimating from conceptual to IFC plus revisions, with an understanding of theory, National Electrical Codes, industry standards, and NECA Manual of Labor Units
- Experience in value engineering and cost modeling with fast turnaround results (e.g. delivering multimillion dollar estimates within tight 24-48-hour windows)
- Knowledge of how projects are built at the fundamental level, experience in the field and/or with construction management preferred
- At minimum, exposure to photovoltaic, electric vehicle, controls, telecom/network, low voltage, medium voltage, access controls/security, mechanical controls, and lightning protection
- Ability to work within a high-performance, collaborative, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines, aggressive goals, and demanding work environment
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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.