Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Project Controls - Cost

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Three to five or more years of experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis, ideally in the complex industrial process industry.
Strong knowledge of cost management processes and cost structures on a large-scale EPC project.
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in ambiguous environments.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project cost control, including forecasting, cashflow, risk cost analysis, cost variance (budget versus actual versus forecast), EVM (CPI, SPI, EAC), commitments, accruals, remaining work, and ETC; keep cost performance current and actionable, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Set up and maintain cost codes, WBS, and Cost Breakdown Structure; use procurement and cost management system data to maintain spend and drawdown curves.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and project team on tracking performance against budget and schedule, and provide clear status reporting.
Perform cost trending and validate contractor unit rates against historical data, benchmarks, and market inputs; support project estimating and quantity takeoffs as needed.
Assist with change orders and budget adjustments in the in-house cost management system; review and audit contractor invoices and work with internal teams and third parties on invoicing and cost tracking.
Build and interpret complex Excel formulas, summarize large datasets, and use SI tools to streamline processes and produce intuitive reports for executive management.

Desired Qualifications

Self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	285834
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>As a Cost and Trend Specialist, you will play a critical role at Tesla in optimizing and controlling the cost and change management on Megaprojects. You will be responsible for monitoring the Cost Management Program, including forecasting, cashflow, risk management, change management and performing budgetary analysis. You will work closely with Project Managers, Procurement, Finance and Engineering to drive accurate forecasting and cost control. Your expertise will contribute to the overall profitability and competitiveness for Tesla. This role is based full-time, onsite in one of Tesla’s Sparks, Nevada locations. </div>

Job Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project cost control: forecasting, cashflow, risk cost analysis, cost variance (budget vs. actual vs. forecast), EVM (CPI, SPI, EAC), commitments, accruals, remaining work, and ETC; keep cost performance current and actionable, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Set up and maintain cost codes, WBS, and Cost Breakdown Structure; use procurement and cost management system data to maintain spend and drawdown curves
Coordinate with the Project Manager and project team on tracking performance against budget and schedule, and provide clear status reporting
Perform cost trending and validate contractor unit rates against historical data, benchmarks, and market inputs; support project estimating and quantity takeoffs as needed
Assist with change orders and budget adjustments in the in-house cost management system; review/audit contractor invoices and work with internal teams and third parties on invoicing and cost tracking
Advanced Excel user able to build and interpret complex formulas and summarize large datasets; use SI tools to streamline processes and produce intuitive reports for executive management
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing tasks

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
3 – 5 yrs + experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis, ideally in the complex industrial process industry
Strong knowledge of cost management processes and cost structures on a large-scale EPC project
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, in ambiguous environments
Analytical mindset with attention to detail

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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