Superintendent

Tesla

Fremont, California Posted October 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
The Superintendent will work closely with members of the Construction Management, Design Engineering, Facility Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility Operation, and Production Operation departments from planning, through installation and the start of production. As part of the EPC group, this team is focused on designing, collaborating, and building the first home of Optimus while continue to support critical vehicle programs. 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 will also be responsible to ensure the quality of the work being performed by contractors or team members in the field.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities including Electrical, Structural, Process, Mechanical and Instrumentation scopes
Develop execution plans/schedules, participate in design reviews and ensure frequent communication with key project individuals, job site personnel and other Construction Managers
Manage contractors, drive the fieldwork (space ready and utility hookup) to ensure schedule stays on track and escalate any installation issues
Develop and maintain site logistics and execution plans
Employ a can-do attitude, working through challenges with all stakeholders
Work with Engineering teams to resolve design roadblocks immediately and enforce and maintain quality for engineering drawings and field installations; identify causes of issues and work with various teams to improve specifications and/or standards where required
Ensure installation meets end users’ requirements and quality expectations

Requirements:
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of construction or Manufacturing experience in large industrial construction projects in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Refining, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Data Center or equivalent high-tech facilities
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, OSHA 30 certification (or equivalent); current First Aid and CPR Certification, or be willing to be certified
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam and scheduling software (Microsoft Projects) able to identify and implement the best method to communicate or plan a project and scopes
Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information
Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

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 - $174,000/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.

Required Skills
construction management manufacturing collaboration compliance communication logistics presentation skills first aid Excel cross-functional collaboration
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