Cost & Trend Specialist, Project Controls Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Aug 26, 2026
What to Expect
As a Cost and Trend Specialist, you will play a critical role in optimizing and controlling the cost and change management programs on Megaprojects. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the Total Cost Management program, including cost management strategies, analyzing financial and cost engineering data, change management and working collaboratively with various departments to drive accurate, consistent reporting and analysis targeting cost reduction and efficiency initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to the overall profitability and competitiveness of our project and organization. This role is based full-time, onsite in Brookshire, Texas. What You'll Do
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing priorities
Advanced Excel user (must be able to demonstrate the ability to read/create complex formulas and summarize data
Use PowerBI dashboards to report to executive management Create/maintain excel files/workbooks where in house systems are under development
Assist in processing change orders/budget adjustments utilizing in-house cost management system
Review/audit invoices submitted from contractors and interface with in-house departments and third parties for invoicing and cost tracking purposes
Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule, provide reports
Use data from procurement and cost management systems to maintain spend and drawdown curves What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5 yrs + experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis, ideally in the complex industrial process industry
Strong knowledge of cost management processes and cost structures on a large-scale EPC project
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, in ambiguous environments
Analytical mindset with attention to detail 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: 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