Specialist, New Site Openings, Semi Service

Description:
The New Site Openings Specialist, Semi Service builds the processes and strategies for new commercial shop openings, in addition to overseeing and managing the milestone timeline and ramp to business. When a new Tesla Semi Service site prepares to open, these Specialists will provide on-the-ground support for teams to ensure operations can begin on time. The right candidate will have strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication skills, ability to build business partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance.
This position can be based in Newark, CA; Austin, TX or Reno, NV.

Responsibilities:
Work with Real Estate teams to identify new sites in key markets and represent Tesla Semi business partners, and their interests, throughout the process

Perform onsite checks during and after construction phases to identify blockers of target site opening date and work with cross functional teams to resolve

Maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders to resolve blockers

Order equipment/product, track shipments, follow-up on delayed purchase orders, and be onsite to accept crucial deliveries

Serve as single point of contact for all cross functional teams to drive timely results for site openings

Manage milestones for key stakeholders, including but not limited to: Design, Construction, Recruiting, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), Workplace, Field Operations, Information Technology, and Customer Programs

Work as a support system for regional and store leadership leading up to site opening and continue to provide ongoing support throughout the lifespan of a site

Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time; comfortable working across multiple time zones

Demonstrated experience working with and supporting successful expansion initiatives

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; automotive experience preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication; highly proficient with MS office suite

Detail-oriented, organized, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities

Proven ability to act in a leadership role; able to coach, train, develop, and retain project managers

Ability to deliver results through collaboration across multi-functional teams

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