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What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and well-organized Superintendent to join our Construction team working in Fremont, CA region projects. The Superintendent will lead one or more trade teams in Tesla’s Self-Perform team and will provide professional and technical leadership for the craft, foreman, general foreman and supervisors in the team, embodying Tesla’s high expectation on safety, quality, and efficiency of work. The superintendent is expected to work with Tesla’s internal Construction Managers and Project Superintendents to execute scopes of work they have been assigned, while coordinating field conflicts with other sub-contractors working in the same space. They will supervise all on-site construction, resolve day to day construction issues, perform inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while maintaining safety and quality of execution. The Superintendent will take final responsibility in job estimates, resource loading and cost management while relying on his supervisors and general foreman for inputs.


What You'll Do
  • Lead craft, foreman, general foreman and supervisors in the Self-Perform team. Depending on seniority and experience of the candidate, this may also include over-seeing other Self-Perform superintendents
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing the applicable state and OSHA regulations
  • Supervise on-site construction activities of the craft in the team, while providing coordination with other contractors and projects in the area
  • Prioritizing projects being executed, job walks and job estimates. Develop and manage execution plans/schedules in alignment with Tesla’s priorities
  • Develop and communicate logistics and other operational plans necessary; Schedule and lead quality control and site safety inspections
  • Understand project plans and specifications, providing input back to Design to improve / adjust designs for best solution for Tesla – adapting to the project needs and priorities

What You'll Bring
  • 7 plus years of construction experience
  • Previous experience on previous industrial facility construction, Brownfield construction, building renovation or tenant improvement project(s)
  • Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
  • Experience with design-build projects; OSHA Certified preferred
  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and environmental regulations; Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback prior to and during construction
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite products, office email system, scheduling tool knowledge and Bluebeam
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

Compensation and Benefits
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)
  • 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
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation

$100,000 - $186,000/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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


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.