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Sr. Project Controls Estimator, Civil, Structural, Architectural

Location
Austin, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Listed
29 days ago

About the role

Sr. Project Controls Estimator, Civil, Structural, Architectural | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 282954 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Sr. Project Controls Estimator at Tesla you will be playing a critical role in company critical projects at Tesla facilities in Austin, TX. You will understand cost drivers at the fundamental level while facilitating value engineering efforts cross functionally, enabling Tesla to rapidly scale our manufacturing facilities at high speeds.

What You'll Do

  • Understand, develop, compile and present high-level cost estimates for multiple projects at Tesla
  • Develop detailed cost estimates as designs develop, communicating with various stakeholders on cost drivers and value engineering opportunities across all trades
  • Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate risks and communicate opportunities
  • Employ a can-do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the program goals
  • Create what-if scenario estimates for program strategy and decision making
  • Develop long term strategy on estimation methodology, tool and systems for CAPEX projects

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects, 5+ years of estimation experience required
  • Experience in estimation with Civil, Structural, Architectural strongly required
  • Experience in value engineering and cost modeling with fast turnaround results
  • Excellent written and verbal communication presentation skills are a must
  • Knowledge of how things are built at the fundamental level, experience with construction management preferred
  • Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines, aggressive goals and demanding work environment

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Read the original posting

From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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