Project Controls Specialist, Scheduler

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a seasoned Planner/Scheduler with relevant construction experience to support the buildout of Tesla’s global facilities and infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for planning and scheduling projects in various design stages, as well as tracking and reporting progress during execution. 

What You’ll Do

• Planning:  Lead site infrastructure planning efforts including the breakdown of various projects such as site work, building, utilities, and tooling, into manageable planning and scheduling packages. Work with product, program, design, and construction managers to define and plan the work, manage internal and external (third-party firms) planning resources, and track and report progress.  Monitor facility progress and turnover dates against key production milestones
• Basis of Schedule: Develop and manage a comprehensive Basis of Schedule (BOS) document throughout the planning and scheduling lifecycle noting the scope, execution strategy, key assumptions, exclusions, risks, and other critical information
• Conceptual and Detailed Planning: Lead the schedule development lifecycle from conceptual project planning through detailed, execution scheduling. Conduct periodic planning meetings align the plan with the execution strategy. Work closely with key stakeholders including engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction management to properly sequence the work, assess durations, and enhance the overall quality and accuracy of the plan
• Scheduling: Utilize Oracle Primavera P6 to schedule projects in accordance with both company and professional quality standards. Resource load schedules, level, and confirm reasonableness of contractor durations and ramp plans. Ensure schedule has complete scope coverage, identify potential scope growth, and ensure allowances and contingencies are appropriately used. Utilize industry benchmarks and internal historical durations to validate the quality of the overall schedule
• Risk Assessment: Work with key stakeholders to identify schedule risks, and lead the schedule contingency development process
• Quality Reviews: Perform quality reviews over work prepared and submitted by others to ensure completeness and accuracy
• System and Process Development: Support the continued development of scheduling system (EPS and tables), its ongoing administration, processes, and templates. Develop scheduling metrics, and benchmarks that allow for the standardization of durations used by various stakeholders for planning in early design stages
• Performance Tracking: Track and summarize schedule performance with other project controls functions and the finance teams
• Studies: Lead ad-hoc schedule studies that enable rapid decision-making based on tradeoffs between alternatives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling preferably in industrial and/or high-tech industries
• Comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods in the civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
• Comprehensive understanding of planning and CPM scheduling processes and procedures for multi-billion-dollar facilities
• Ability to lead planning and progressing meetings with a variety functions, disciplines, and trades
• Software systems and packages including Aconex, Oracle Unifer, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction packages
• Advanced Oracle Primavera P6 experience
• Knowledge of earned value concepts and using construction resources such as R.S. Means to validate productivity and durations
• Ability to direct and manage both internal and external scheduling resources
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in cross-functional environment
• Open-minded, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude

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

Expected Compensation

$88,000 – $300,000/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.

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