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As Project Controls Manager you will lead a Project Controls team on a Mega Project in the complex process industry, where Tesla will be acting as the General Contractor. As the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible to deliver planning/scheduling, cost management, estimating, risk management, and change management functions. You will oversee deliverables impacting high performing teams working cross functionally with engineering, procurement, construction project execution, finance, Infrastructure applications and facilities teams while ensuring your teams are delivering best value to all. This role requires candidates who are dynamic, open minded critical thinkers, who can develop and implement a Project Controls program tailored towards Tesla’s execution practices in a fast paced design build project execution environment.
- Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded integrated EPC project schedules, considering all aspects of the project life cycle, from design and engineering to construction and commissioning. Monitor schedule progress, identify potential delays, and work with project teams to implement strategies for schedule optimization. Conduct thorough schedule analysis and what-if scenarios to improve or mitigate schedule
- Performance measurement: Establish KPIs for Project Controls and the program to regularly report on project performance against metrics. Including key milestones, forecast targets, earned value management systems, to provide insights into project trends and potential issues, offering proactive solutions to ensure project success
- Cost Management: Continue development and implementation of cost management tools including approved budget, total commitments, expenditures, accruals, and invoiced costs. Work closely with project teams to forecast project costs during project execution
- Change Management: Support project teams on change management, develop processes to streamline information flow and secure timely approvals from management.
- Estimation: Supporting estimation team with benchmarking, project feedback, change management feedback and overall process improvement, including the handoff from project approval to active spending. Develop processes and procedures to streamline contractor management
- Communication & Reporting: Lead development, implementation and maintenance of project level and executive reporting program, including dashboards, presentations, reports, etc. to highlight project status, issues, and recommended actions
- Risk Assessment: Work with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate, quantify project risks and support teams through the mitigation process through the development of risk management plans. Collaborate with project teams to implement risk mitigation strategies
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Construction Management, related fields or equivalent experience. Master’s degree a bonus
- 10+ years of experience on Mega industrial construction projects. Including Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, and/or Large scale infrastructure programs. Proven experience in Project Controls, with a track record of successfully managing and executing full life cycle Mega projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling techniques, cost control, and risk management.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Cost Control software).
- Be proactive and able to foresee events and react appropriately while working within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
- Train and mentor colleagues on best practices for Project Controls, project management and execution
- Willingness to get your hands on as needed to complete objectives/deliverables and lead your team through challenging times. Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring innovative ideas and willingness to continuously learn and adapt
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:
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
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
