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Project Controls Manager

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. What To Expect

As a Senior Project Controls Manager, you will lead project controls across a program of multiple projects in North America. Your responsibilities include planning/scheduling, cost management, estimating, risk management, and change management, tailored to project size and criticality. You will oversee deliverables that impact high-performing teams working cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, infrastructure, and facilities teams, ensuring value delivery. You will manage 25+ projects concurrently as an individual contributor, deploying meaningful and sustainable project controls.

What You'll Do

Scheduling:

Develop and maintain integrated EPC project schedules, monitor progress, identify delays, and collaborate with teams for schedule optimization.

Performance Measurement:

Establish KPIs, report on project performance, and provide insights into trends and issues with proactive solutions.

Cost Management:

Develop and implement cost control tools, forecast costs, and prepare cash flow forecasts.

Change Management:

Support change processes, streamline information flow, and secure approvals.

Estimation:

Assist with benchmarking, feedback, and process improvements during project handoff.

Communication & Reporting:

Lead project and executive reporting, dashboards, and presentations.

Risk Assessment:

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks through management plans and strategies.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

7+ years in commercial or large-scale infrastructure projects

Proven project controls experience managing full lifecycle projects or large programs

Strong knowledge of project management principles and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)

Excellent communication skills, especially with executives

Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, benefits from day 1 include medical plans, family-building benefits, dental and vision, HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with match, insurance coverage, employee assistance, paid time off, childcare resources, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, Tesla Babies, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.

Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $216,000 annually plus stock awards and benefits. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and skills. Details provided upon offer.

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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