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Tesla

Construction Superintendent, R&D

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A Construction Superintendent runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.

$121,760 / year median in California

-2% projected decline

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What to Expect As Superintendent, you will be playing a critical role in construction projects at Tesla leading the construction of manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area locations. You will be the main coordinator of field operations and will need to work cross-functionally, interfacing with base build, Construction Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering while driving a project's schedule and budgets. What You'll Do Successfully complex contracted and self-performed construction projects Create and drive project schedules, solving critical paths and communicating roadblocks Manage contractors Develop and maintain site logistics and execution plans Employ a can-do attitude, working through challenges with all stakeholders Direct work in field, track changes, etc. both individually and leading or participating in a larger team Work with Engineering teams to resolve design roadblocks immediately Ensure installation meets end users' requirements and quality expectations What You'll Bring Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related fields is preferred or equivalent experience Ideally 7+ years of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam and scheduling software (Microsoft Projects) able to identify and implement the best method to communicate or plan a project and scopes Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals 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 Expected Compensation $96,000 - $240,000/annual salary + 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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.