Sr. Project Controls Specialist, Cell Engineering Planning & Scheduling

Description:
Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Project Controls Scheduler & Planner to lead project controls for multiple programs globally, overseeing project deliverables and working cross functionally with the engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and infrastructure teams.
As a Project Controls Specialist, you will join a cross-functional project engineering team responsible for the technical deliverables, schedule, budget, work packages, interface management, project risk mitigation, equipment design, and contractor scopes for all aspects of engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning. You will be responsible for 30+ projects at any given time across custom manufacturing equipment design and large-scale factory infrastructure construction.

Responsibilities:
Scheduling: Develop and maintain integrated EPC project schedules, considering all aspects of the project life cycle from design and engineering through construction and commissioning
Performance measurement: Establish KPIs for project controls and the program to regularly report on project performance against metrics
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 through the project lifecycle and prepare cash flow forecasts for Finance partners
Change management: Support project teams on change management
Estimation: Build systems for benchmarking manufacturing projects
Communication & Reporting: Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of project level and executive reporting program including dashboards, presentations, reports, etc.
Risk Management: Work with all stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and quantify project risks and support teams through the mitigation process through risk management plans

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience working in commercial and/or large-scale infrastructure programs
Proven experience in project controls, with a track record of successfully managing and executing full life cycle projects and/or large programs with multiple 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)
Ability to communicate to executives
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

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