Project Controls Specialist
Job Category
Construction & Facilities
Location
Robstown, Texas
Req. ID
227425
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
As a Project Controls Specialist, you will be fully integrated as part of the Project Controls team playing a critical role at the Tesla Lithium Refinery Megaproject based in Robstown, Texas. You will work collaboratively to develop, status and maintain P6 schedules and build intuitive management reports while working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning logically tied, and resource loaded schedules
- Monitor, analyze and report the critical path and overall project performance
- Analyze and report on scheduling and project data with an innovative approach leading to actionable outcomes
- Create potential “what-if” scenario schedules showing viable alternative paths to achieve project objectives, accelerate or reduce schedule and cost risks
- Ensure scheduling tools are progressed and updated weekly with all stakeholders across multiple programs, while providing accurate and meaningful outputs
- Use clear and effective communication methods to escalate risks and communicate successes
- Assist with the creation of 3-week-look-ahead schedules for use by field teams
- Train and mentor colleagues on scheduling procedures and best practices to ensure consistent reporting
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience on large commercial, industrial, mining, government, or oil & gas construction projects
- Direct scheduling experience with proficiency in Primavera P6 are required for this role
- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
- Power BI experience preferred but not required
- Experience in Critical Path Methodology, Earned Value Management with a demonstrated history of successful schedule reporting, compression, and mitigation efforts
- Ability to work within a high-performance team with sometimes tight deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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.