Sr. Project Manager, Utility Scale PV

What to Expect

The Sr. Project Manager of Utility Scale PV within Tesla Energy’s Deployment Team represents an incredible opportunity to help Tesla expand our deployment capabilities in Utility Scale PV. Tesla is rapidly building US based PV manufacturing and will be executing deployment of GWs of PV. The Sr. Project Manager is fully responsible for the oversight and management of the project cycle for Utility PV projects. This role will interface with the customer or internal stakeholders for Tesla owned projects to schedule work, coordinate services, and maintain project goals and obligations. Maintaining Tesla’s culture of safety, quality, and efficiency in all aspects is crucial to the success of the overall operation. This individual must have the ability to report to a Tesla office in Austin, TX, or Palo Alto, CA and travel up to 25% of the time to job sites.

What You'll Do

• Lead Utility Scale PV projects from development of budgets and schedules, optimization of engineering and procurement, through construction, commissioning and turnover to operations
• Communicate with clients and vendors on contractual obligations, schedules, milestones, change orders, documentation and required submittals
• Define elements of work and develop scope of work for subcontracts and manage bid process for subcontracted work
• Interact with a diverse team to communicate status updates and identify potential risks in project plan

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 6 years of construction project management experience, with 3+ years as Lead PM for Utility Scale PV projects exceeding 100MWs
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, a related field, or equivalent in experience
• Extensive knowledge of general construction methods, electrical (LV, MV, & HV) construction means and methods
• Ability to read and understand design and construction drawings
• Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, and the bid management
• Excellent ability to manage critical path, schedule optimization, and budget on multiple projects
• Working knowledge of IRA and associated compliance obligations
• Certified Project Manager (CPM) certification preferred
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Proficient computer skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and MS Project experience strongly preferred

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.