Tesla - Austin, TX

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Austin, TX
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Supply Management team at Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Construction/Procurement Manager to lead and oversee the construction procurement teams responsible for executing approximately $300 million per year in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Operational Expenditures (OpEx) projects for Tesla's Infrastructure and US Service Centers. This role is pivotal in supporting a large and diverse Construction Project Management organization, managing all procurement aspects related to construction projects, including the expansion and remodeling of various locations. As a Construction/Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and awarding contracts to general and subcontractors, as well as sourcing materials and services necessary for construction projects. The role involves a competitive tender and bid process, which includes document preparation such as scopes of work and drawings. You will also develop contracting and compensation strategies, lead negotiations, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure project success. In this position, you will oversee the Factory, Infrastructure, and Service Center Construction procurement teams, aligning resources to priority projects and optimizing resource utilization. You will leverage the Austin teams for common areas of scope and ensure that all team members deliver outstanding performance and professionalism. Additionally, you will synthesize supplier, industry, and market research to develop effective sourcing strategies and maintain day-to-day supplier relationships, acting as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Factory, Infrastructure, and Service Center Construction procurement teams.
  • Align resources to priority projects and optimize resource scope/utilization.
  • Leverage Austin teams for common areas of scope.
  • Develop and deliver outstanding performance and professionalism of assigned team members.
  • Ensure alignment and compliance with all Tesla policies and procedures.
  • Synthesize supplier, industry, and market research to develop sourcing strategy.
  • Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned commodities/services.
  • Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships and act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years' experience in Construction Purchasing or Construction Project Management.
  • Additional experience in project controls or construction management preferred.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and/or Acrobat.
  • Hi-tech, construction, and/or automotive industry experience preferred.
  • Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in project controls or construction management.
  • Familiarity with the hi-tech, construction, and automotive industries.

Benefits

  • Commuter assistance
  • Health savings account
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flextime
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
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