Construction Project Manager - R&D

As Project Manager you will be playing a critical role in construction projects at Tesla facilities in Fremont, CA, as well as sites around the greater Bay Area. You will manage critical capex projects working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders, interfacing with end users, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering while ensuring your projects are under schedule and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully deliver large, design build, and self-performed construction projects
• Ensure on time, or ahead of time delivery of construction projects, enabling your teams to solve problems and prioritize execution
• Promote a safe and quality driven culture, both project and company wide
• Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate roadblocks or communicate successes as necessary, including the ability to clearly communicate risks
• Employ a can-do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the project's goals
• Provide the best product for your respective project's customer or end users, keeping projects moving forward and fixing concerns as they arise
• Track and understand all project costs at a fundamental level, challenging design revision, RFIs and change orders to ensure Tesla receives the best value
• Write detailed and thorough bid packages, clear communication expectations to bidders, and validating contractors are qualified to execute the scope
• Work closely with all AHJ's (Authority Having Jurisdiction) with respect to inspections and permit closeout / occupancy
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines
• Special duties and projects, as assigned or necessary including coverage of other coordinators.
• Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities
• Develop execution plans/schedules.
• Ensure frequent communication with key project individuals and job site personnel
• Drive the project schedule and elevate construction issues to upper management
• Develop and communicate logistics and other operational plans necessary
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing the applicable state and OSHA regulations
• Schedule and lead quality control and site safety inspections

Qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related fields is preferred not required
• Ideally 7-10 years of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and Construction Cost/Data Analysis
• Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects.
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals.
• Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness to continuously learn
• Capacity to work long hours on demanding projects in high stress environments

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