MEP Construction Project Manager

As a Construction Project Manager, you will lead critical construction projects at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, TX. You'll be working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders, interfacing with end users, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering while tracking the project schedule and overall success.


Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for Company and Contractor employees
• Develop a workable schedule taking in consideration other craft's schedule
• Develop Scope of Work for the project, that contractors can bid on and validate contractor bids against cost/schedule estimates
• Ensure on time or ahead of time delivery of construction projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary groups to solve problems and prioritize execution
• Ability to evaluate construction, electrical one lines, drawings
• Evaluate, negotiate and process change orders, submittals and RFIs
• Provide clear and concise direction to trades helping prioritize efficient build-out, coordinating with the trades to sequence work adequately

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 -10+ years of experience managing construction projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments, prefer electrical and mechanical scope experience
• Familiar with code compliance and building occupancy
• Proficient knowledge of Medium Voltage Distribution, e.g., Switch yard, GIS, Sub Stations, Construction of Substation Switch rooms
• Proficient knowledge of Wet and Dry Mechanical Systems, including piping and ductwork
• Proficient knowledge of Process Piping, Instrumentation, and Life Safety systems including fire suppression and fire alarm (piping and instrumentation 5%)
• Thorough understanding of NFPA 70E and NEC code requirements

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