Project Developer

Tesla seeks a talented, business-oriented professional who can autonomously manage all phases of new site development processes for all Tesla Charging products. The Project Developer finds the best places to host Tesla charging products. They manage site selection, contract negotiation with site hosts, utility and permitting feasibility studies, and ensuring efficient project hand-off to the Tesla installation team for construction and close-out. The Project Developer is fully responsible for ensuring current and future Tesla customers have the best experience at the most convenient charging stations. The responsibilities of this position may change over time. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to the evolving needs of Tesla’s programs, projects, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage pipeline of potential new sites that will meet the market’s goals to serve current and future Tesla customers
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external deployment colleagues
• Develop, refine and manage comprehensive site due diligence
• Lead efforts to obtain all necessary approvals from utilities and permitting authorities
• Work with attorneys to draft, negotiate and execute site host agreements
• Work closely with installation colleagues to assess and manage installation costs and timeline

Requirements

• Organization - Highly organized, able to simultaneously manage 20+ projects in various phases, without missing a beat
• Autonomy - Autonomous, high-motor approach to execution and achievement. Self-motivated and outspoken about what is needed to get a job done
• Business Model-oriented – must be able to understand site host needs and how Tesla charging integrates into meeting their business goals
• Excellent Communication - strategic listener, conscious conversationalist, and persuasive of people from a wide range of roles and backgrounds; Comfortable communicating with all types of stakeholders, including CEOs, facility managers, city planners, marketing managers, and utility planners
• Risk Management - Aggressive approach to reducing risk and getting ahead of problems before they impact project timelines
• Experience in contracts, real estate, utility planning, charging infrastructure, EV infrastructure policy, and local permitting preferred