Mechanical Superintendent
Tesla
Fremont, California Posted October 24, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
The Construction
Superintendent is responsible for the overall project delivery on assigned
work: field leadership, planning, coordination, and execution of general
construction activities (including HVAC, Plumbing, civil, process piping &
equipment setting). They must have a strong understanding of general
construction practices, mechanical competency, and the ability to work in an
active factory without disrupting production to effectively manage and direct
multiple trades. The role emphasizes oversight, sequencing, risk management and
stakeholder management, with hands-on field involvement reserved for critical
activities, audits or coverage gaps.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction
activities, including scheduling of trade contractors, utility, structure,
and vendor tool installations; resolve day-to-day construction issues and
perform inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Enforce all jobsite and company safety rules, conduct
daily safety meetings, and maintain a safe work environment by following
and enforcing applicable state and OSHA regulations, ensuring proper use
of PPE and safety equipment
Monitor labor productivity, material usage, job
quantities, and timesheets to stay within budget; track and manage KPI
reports
Ensure look-ahead plans are executable by resolving
spatial conflicts, lift plans, access constraints, and trade stacking;
anticipate long-lead materials and escalate procurement/vendor performance
issues early
Align labor plans, crew composition, overtime and
multi-shift operations with project milestones, turnover dates, and
commissioning needs
Plan, coordinate, and execute construction activities
to minimize disruption to ongoing factory operations
Communicate effectively with factory personnel and
stakeholders to ensure awareness and understanding of construction
activities, timelines, and impacts
Requirements:
7+ years of experience as Lead Superintendent on large
industrial facility construction, building renovation, or design-build
projects, with expertise in general construction practices including
industrial/mechanical, HVAC/Plumbing, and civil construction
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical installation
(welding, brazing, soldering), building codes, mechanical standards (ASME,
ANSI), and construction design documents with ability to provide
constructability feedback
Proven experience supervising and managing multi-trade
installation crews in active production environments without disrupting
operations
Ability to work within a high-performance,
cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and
aggressive goals
Working knowledge of construction design documents,
building codes, standards, and environmental regulations
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, email
systems, and scheduling tools
Excellent written and verbal communication and
presentation skills; must have command of the English language
Compensation & 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
Expected Compensation
$100,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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