Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Estimator – Project Controls

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on execution-phase project work across all trades.
Experience with conceptual and detailed estimation, including takeoffs for scope quantification.
Expertise in change order estimating, Estimate at Completion forecasting, variance analysis, and productivity monitoring and analysis.
Deep experience in value engineering and design option costing, with the ability to deliver high-quality results on very short timelines.
Strong understanding of how construction is performed at the fundamental level across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
Strong risk identification and analysis skills, including the ability to quantify and clearly communicate cost and schedule risks.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary project-based estimator embedded in execution teams, providing real-time cost support from construction kickoff through project closeout.
Develop detailed change order estimates rapidly and accurately, clearly articulating cost impacts, schedule implications, and risk exposure.
Perform continuous cost forecasting, including monthly Estimate at Completion, variance analysis of budget, actuals, and forecast, and clear communication of cost drivers to project leadership.
Monitor and analyze construction productivity on site; identify deviations early, quantify impacts, and collaborate with field teams on corrective actions.
Conduct risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and maintain risk registers with associated cost contingencies throughout execution.
Lead value engineering and design option estimating during construction, delivering fast-turnaround cost comparisons to support critical decision-making.
Create what-if scenario estimates to evaluate execution strategy changes, acceleration options, and recovery plans.
Communicate execution realities to the pre-development estimating team by sharing actuals, lessons learned, and benchmarking data.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	281217
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As a Construction Estimator at Tesla, you will be a critical embedded member of our active project delivery teams, focused on execution-phase estimating for Tesla’s manufacturing facilities. You will combine deep fundamental knowledge of cost drivers with real-time project oversight — developing change order estimates, forecasting Estimate at Completion (EAC), performing variance analysis, monitoring productivity, and driving value engineering decisions while construction is underway. You will be responsible for communicating execution realities with the pre-development estimating team by feeding actuals, lessons learned, and benchmarking data. This role is for someone who thrives in the field, being at the execution level, and enables Tesla to scale at Ludacris speed through accurate, agile, and actionable cost intelligence. This position is full time, onsite in Fremont, California.

Job Responsibilities

Act as the primary project-based estimator embedded in execution teams, providing real-time cost support from construction kickoff through project closeout
Develop detailed change order estimates rapidly and accurately, clearly articulating cost impacts, schedule implications, and risk exposure
Perform continuous cost forecasting, including monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC), variance analysis (budget vs. actuals vs. forecast), and clear communication of drivers to project leadership
Monitor and analyze construction productivity on site; identify deviations early, quantify impacts, and collaborate with field teams on corrective actions
Conduct risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and maintain risk registers with associated cost contingencies throughout execution
Lead value engineering (VE) and design option estimating during construction, delivering fast-turnaround cost comparisons to support critical decision-making
Create what-if scenario estimates to evaluate execution strategy changes, acceleration options, and recovery plans

Job Requirements

5+ years of construction estimating experience with a strong emphasis on project execution-phase work for all trades
Experience with conceptual and detailed estimation including takeoffs for scope quantification
Proven expertise in change order estimating, EAC forecasting, variance analysis, and productivity monitoring and analysis
Deep experience in value engineering and design option costing with the ability to deliver high-quality results on very short timelines
Strong understanding of how things are built at the fundamental level across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Life Safety systems
Excellent risk identification and analysis skills with the ability to quantify and clearly communicate cost and schedule risks

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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