Tesla is hiring: Design Manager, Supercharger in Palo Alto

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr