Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Construction Estimator - Self Perform Electrical & Mechanical

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on execution-phase work for mechanical/electrical trades.
Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, process, and electrical systems.
Experience with conceptual and detailed estimation, including takeoffs for scope quantification.
Strong skills in construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance, and variance analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to project challenges.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers to provide 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 comparing 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.
Review detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to conduct construction feasibility assessments.
Complete construction material takeoffs using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and work with procurement to purchase required material.
Conduct risk identification and qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and maintain risk registers with associated cost contingencies throughout execution.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	271070
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Self Perform Construction is currently recruiting for a trade specific, Mechanical/Electrical Construction Estimator. As a Construction Estimator at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of various self-perform mechanical & electrical construction projects, 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.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers to provide 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

Review detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications and Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) to conduct construction feasibility assessment

Complete construction material takeoff using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and work with procurement to purchase required material

Conduct risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and maintain risk registers with associated cost contingencies throughout execution

Job Requirements

5+ years of construction estimating experience with a strong emphasis on project execution-phase work for Mechanical/Electrical trade

Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, process & electrical systems

Experience with conceptual and detailed estimation including takeoffs for scope quantification

Strong skills in Construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance, and variance analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project challenges

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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