Tesla
Construction Estimator
Tesla, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Tesla is seeking an Construction Estimator with relevant construction experience to support the buildout of Tesla's facilities and infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for working on project management system deployment with heavy focus on system design visualization, stakeholder interface, and end user experience enhancement throughout the various project stages. In addition, this role will support the costs management and executive reporting through data visualization.
Responsibilities
Develop and present high-level cost estimates for multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentCreate detailed cost estimates as designs progress, collaborating with stakeholders on cost drivers and value engineering opportunities across all tradesMaintain a proactive approach to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with program goalsDefine long-term strategies for estimation methodologies, tools, and systems for CAPEX projectsEstimate cost impacts related to design changes and construction strategies during project execution, working closely with project teams to forecast costsAssist in preparing cost information for project funding requests to management as well as track and summarize estimate performance in collaboration with FinanceContribute to the development of estimating standards, procedures, and systems, and provide input for future benchmarking and estimating toolsRequirements
5+ years of experience in estimation, preferably across all tradesExperience in estimating Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Piping, and life safety systemsProven experience in value engineering and rapid cost modelingFundamental knowledge of construction processes; experience in construction management preferredAbility to thrive in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goalsExperience with change management procedures and ability to prepare cost trend/change estimatesWillingness to travel to project locations as needed (up to 50%), sometimes on short noticeCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$88,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.
Responsibilities
Develop and present high-level cost estimates for multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentCreate detailed cost estimates as designs progress, collaborating with stakeholders on cost drivers and value engineering opportunities across all tradesMaintain a proactive approach to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with program goalsDefine long-term strategies for estimation methodologies, tools, and systems for CAPEX projectsEstimate cost impacts related to design changes and construction strategies during project execution, working closely with project teams to forecast costsAssist in preparing cost information for project funding requests to management as well as track and summarize estimate performance in collaboration with FinanceContribute to the development of estimating standards, procedures, and systems, and provide input for future benchmarking and estimating toolsRequirements
5+ years of experience in estimation, preferably across all tradesExperience in estimating Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Piping, and life safety systemsProven experience in value engineering and rapid cost modelingFundamental knowledge of construction processes; experience in construction management preferredAbility to thrive in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goalsExperience with change management procedures and ability to prepare cost trend/change estimatesWillingness to travel to project locations as needed (up to 50%), sometimes on short noticeCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$88,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.