What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at Tesla?
What To Expect
The Construction Superintendent will work closely with members of the Construction Management, Facility Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility Operation, and Production Operation departments from planning, through installation and the start of production. This team member will supervise all on-site construction including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day-to-day construction issues, performing day-to-day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule. They are also responsible to ensure the quality of the work being performed by contractors or team members in the field.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop execution plans/schedules and own P6 schedules Drive fieldwork to ensure schedule adherence, escalating build/installation issues to management Plan installation logistics, communicate plans to involved parties, and track material deliveries Coordinate on-site activities, including tool vendor coordination, base build construction, quality team coordination, and manufacturing engineering coordination Coordinate downtime work during factory shutdowns, support operations, and lead constructability reviews of design packages Enforce quality for engineering drawings and field installations, resolve field issues, troubleshoot tool installs, and prioritize decision-making for equipment turnover Maintain a safe work environment, organize job areas, ensure contractor safety, and supervise on-site laborers while maintaining logs and providing progress reports
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum 8 years of construction experience in large industrial projects Previous experience as a Lead Superintendent in industrial construction projects Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and environmental regulations Ability to work in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines OSHA 30 certification, First Aid and CPR Certification, and strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools, P6 ability preferred
Benefits
Compensation and 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
The Construction Superintendent will work closely with members of the Construction Management, Facility Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility Operation, and Production Operation departments from planning, through installation and the start of production. This team member will supervise all on-site construction including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day-to-day construction issues, performing day-to-day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule. They are also responsible to ensure the quality of the work being performed by contractors or team members in the field.
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: