Project Engineer, Facilities & Construction

Tesla•Fremont, CA

6d•$88,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Tesla Fremont Construction PMO organization is seeking a Project Engineer with construction experience to support the expansion and upgrades of Fremont Factory Infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for planning and scheduling projects in various project phases, as well as tracking and reporting progress during execution. Qualified individuals are expected to have strong drive to bring multiple functions together towards establishing a roadmap for execution and maintaining it with frequent updates. Lead site infrastructure planning efforts, breaking down large-scale projects (site work, building, utilities, tooling) into manageable planning and scheduling packages; coordinate with internal teams and third-party firms to define scope, manage resources, and track progress toward key milestones Develop project schedules from concept to execution, aligning detailed timelines with overall execution strategies; work closely with engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction teams to sequence work and validate durations Create and manage schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, ensuring complete scope coverage, logical sequencing, and realistic durations; apply resource loading, leveling, and validate contractor ramp plans using internal benchmarks and industry data Lead risk assessment efforts, identifying schedule-related risks and developing contingency strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders to maintain project timelines Perform quality reviews of schedules prepared by internal and external teams, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company standards and project requirements Support scheduling system development, including administration, process improvement, and the creation of standardized templates, KPIs, and metrics for consistent planning during early design phases Lead ad-hoc schedule studies and scenario planning, enabling rapid, data-driven decisions based on trade-offs between alternatives to optimize project outcomes

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction, Construction Management or equivalent experience
2-5 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 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 work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

Responsibilities

Planning and scheduling projects in various project phases
Tracking and reporting progress during execution
Lead site infrastructure planning efforts, breaking down large-scale projects (site work, building, utilities, tooling) into manageable planning and scheduling packages
Coordinate with internal teams and third-party firms to define scope, manage resources, and track progress toward key milestones
Develop project schedules from concept to execution, aligning detailed timelines with overall execution strategies
Work closely with engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction teams to sequence work and validate durations
Create and manage schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, ensuring complete scope coverage, logical sequencing, and realistic durations
Apply resource loading, leveling, and validate contractor ramp plans using internal benchmarks and industry data
Lead risk assessment efforts, identifying schedule-related risks and developing contingency strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders to maintain project timelines
Perform quality reviews of schedules prepared by internal and external teams, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company standards and project requirements
Support scheduling system development, including administration, process improvement, and the creation of standardized templates, KPIs, and metrics for consistent planning during early design phases
Lead ad-hoc schedule studies and scenario planning, enabling rapid, data-driven decisions based on trade-offs between alternatives to optimize project outcomes

Benefits

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