As Project Controls Manager you will lead project controls teams on Mega Projects in the manufacturing and complex process industry in Reno, Nevada, where Tesla will be acting as the General Contractor or Self Performer. As the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible to deliver planning/scheduling, cost management, estimating, risk management, executive reporting, and change management functions. You will oversee deliverables impacting high performing teams working cross functionally with engineering, procurement, construction project execution, manufacturing, finance, and facilities teams while ensuring your teams are delivering best value to Tesla. This role requires candidates who are very dynamic, open minded, critical thinkers, who can develop and implement a Project Controls program tailored towards Tesla's execution practices in an extremely fast paced design build project execution environment.
Responsibilities - Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded integrated EPC project schedules, considering all aspects of the project life cycle, from design and engineering to construction and commissioning. Monitor schedule progress, identify potential delays, and work with project teams to implement strategies for schedule optimization. Conduct thorough schedule analysis and what-if scenarios to improve or mitigate schedule
- Performance measurement: Establish KPIs for project controls and the program to regularly report on project performance against metrics. Including key milestones, forecast targets, earned value management systems, to provide insights into project trends and potential issues, offering proactive solutions to ensure project success
- 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 during project execution
- Change Management: Support project teams on change management, develop processes to streamline information flow and secure timely approvals from management.
- Estimation: Supporting estimation team with benchmarking, project feedback, change management feedback and overall process improvement, including the handoff from project approval to active spending
- Communication & Reporting: Lead development, implementation and maintenance of project level and executive reporting program, including dashboards, presentations, reports, etc. to highlight project status, issues, and recommended actions
- Risk Assessment: Work with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate, quantify project risks and support teams through the mitigation process through the development of risk management plans. Collaborate with project teams to implement risk mitigation strategies
Requirements - Degree in Engineering, Business or Construction Management, related fields, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience on Mega industrial and/or manufacturing construction projects. Including Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, and/or Large scale infrastructure programs
- Proven experience in project controls, with a track record of successfully managing and executing full life cycle Megaprojects.
- 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).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills at senior and executive levels
- Ability to train and mentor colleagues on best practices for project controls, project management and execution
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
