Construction Cost Engineer, Project Controls

Description:
Tesla is seeking a seasoned Cost Construction Engineer with relevant construction experience to support the buildout of Tesla’s global facilities and infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for managing construction cost, support implementing and tracking change management process for engineering and construction throughout the various stages of the project. Mechanical, electrical, process experience desirable.

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking, and forecasting during project execution
Capture and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost forecasting throughout the project
Assist in developing project control processes, including change management, cost forecasting, risk management, and earned value, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance to various teams and management levels
Perform trend analysis to evaluate cost performance, identify risks, validate forecasts, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making, track project performance, and conduct ad-hoc cost studies to assess project viability
Assist in preparing project funding requests, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements during project close-out

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar facilities
High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting
Experienced with Aconex, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software
Familiar with construction schedules and estimating resources like R.S. Means and Equipment Watch
Ability to work within a high-performance, detail-oriented, and cross-functional team environment under tight deadlines

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