Tesla
Tesla is hiring: Design Manager, Supercharger in Palo Alto
Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years project management, site acquisition, and/or site development experience
Prior work in telecom/solar/retail development as a project manager or site acquisition manager is valuable
Ability to travel (50%) required
Working knowledge of power integration and utility design processes
Skilled in reading, understanding and redlining zoning and construction drawings, including utility designs and power distribution details
Ability to function autonomously, working independent of a support staff, without formal requirements documentation, in a fast-paced environment; ability to manage changing priorities
Entrepreneurial approach to accomplishing tasks with far fewer resources than a big company would have
Responsibilities
The Supercharger Design Manager role entails active program coordination of all deployment phases of Tesla’s Supercharger projects, including construction feasibility diligence, layout and design, utility design and easements, permitting, construction, site commissioning, and closeout
Manage all phases of design, entitlement, and construction of Supercharger sites within a given territory
A key performance indicator is the number of sites successfully opened for public use
Facilitate field site visits for due diligence on construction, engineering, utility, and cost
Provide site reports and sketches as needed
Review title reports for ownership, encumbrances, and easements; assess construction viability
Plan, coordinate, approve, and review legal documents and plans for right-of-way/easement/property acquisitions
Serve as the liaison with utility company personnel to determine the best routing of primary electrical service
Meet with zoning/permitting personnel to understand jurisdictional approval requirements and opportunities for timeline reduction
Represent Tesla and the Supercharger program at public meetings
Track and manage status of all needed approvals
Review and approve construction bids and change orders
Provide support as needed to the general contractor during all phases of construction
Established record of accomplishment managing and delivering multiple simultaneous projects ahead of schedule while adhering to the highest quality and standards
Aptitude in communicating and building relationships with property owners, local jurisdictions, utility companies and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle
Self-starter approach to challenging the status quo; innovative ideas that improve our designs, processes, assemblies, costs, or the company as a whole
Ability to identify the critical path issues and institute remedies that shorten that critical path
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
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
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