Construction Cost Control Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 21, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a seasoned Cost Control Specialist with relevant construction experience to support the buildout of Tesla's global facilities and infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for managing construction cost, support implementing and tracking change management process for engineering and construction throughout the various stages of the project. Mechanical, electrical, process experience desirable. What You'll Do Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking, and forecasting during project execution Capture and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost forecasting throughout the project Assist in developing project control processes, including change management, cost forecasting, risk management, and earned value, in collaboration with cross-functional teams Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance to various teams and management levels Perform trend analysis to evaluate cost performance, identify risks, validate forecasts, and communicate findings to stakeholders Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making, track project performance, and conduct ad-hoc cost studies to assess project viability Assist in preparing project funding requests, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements during project close-out What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar facilities High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting Experienced with Aconex, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software Familiar with construction schedules and estimating resources like R.S. Means and Equipment Watch Ability to work within a high-performance, detail-oriented, and cross-functional team environment under tight deadlines 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