What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls, Construction Cost 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 a Project Controls, Cost Manager you will play a critical role in controlling the cost and change management programs for Gigafactory Nevada. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the Total Cost Management program, including cost management strategies, analyzing financial and cost engineering data, change management and working collaboratively with various departments to drive accurate, consistent reporting and analysis targeting cost reduction and efficiency initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to the overall profitability and competitiveness of our project and organization.
What You'll Do
- Advanced Excel user (must be able to demonstrate the ability to read/create complex formulas and summarize data)
- Use PowerBI dashboards to report to executive management Create/maintain excel files/workbooks where in house systems are under development
- Review/audit invoices submitted from contractors and interface with in-house departments and third parties for invoicing and cost tracking purposes
- Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule, provide reports
- Provide regular forecasts of project costs to ensure alignment with financial goals. Develop and Maintain cost forecasts for ongoing projects. Utilize cost data and trends to predict potential cost overruns or savings and provide recommendations for mitigation. Collaborate with project managers to ensure that cost controls are in place and budgets are adhered to
- Monitor actual costs against budgets and analyze variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions as needed Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost management Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards in cost reporting and management
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards in cost reporting and management
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or equivalent experience
- 5 yrs experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis
- Strong knowledge of cost management processes and cost structures on a large-scale EPC project
- Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, in ambiguous environments
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
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.