Mechanical Superintendent

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for the overall project delivery on assigned work: field leadership, planning, coordination, and execution of general construction activities (including HVAC, Plumbing, civil, process piping & equipment setting). They must have a strong understanding of general construction practices, mechanical competency, and the ability to work in an active factory without disrupting production to effectively manage and direct multiple trades. The role emphasizes oversight, sequencing, risk management and stakeholder management, with hands-on field involvement reserved for critical activities, audits or coverage gaps.

• Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities, including scheduling of trade contractors, utility, structure, and vendor tool installations; resolve day-to-day construction issues and perform inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Enforce all jobsite and company safety rules, conduct daily safety meetings, and maintain a safe work environment by following and enforcing applicable state and OSHA regulations, ensuring proper use of PPE and safety equipment
• Monitor labor productivity, material usage, job quantities, and timesheets to stay within budget; track and manage KPI reports
• Ensure look-ahead plans are executable by resolving spatial conflicts, lift plans, access constraints, and trade stacking; anticipate long-lead materials and escalate procurement/vendor performance issues early
• Align labor plans, crew composition, overtime and multi-shift operations with project milestones, turnover dates, and commissioning needs
• Plan, coordinate, and execute construction activities to minimize disruption to ongoing factory operations
• Communicate effectively with factory personnel and stakeholders to ensure awareness and understanding of construction activities, timelines, and impacts
• 7+ years of experience as Lead Superintendent on large industrial facility construction, building renovation, or design-build projects, with expertise in general construction practices including industrial/mechanical, HVAC/Plumbing, and civil construction
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical installation (welding, brazing, soldering), building codes, mechanical standards (ASME, ANSI), and construction design documents with ability to provide constructability feedback
• Proven experience supervising and managing multi-trade installation crews in active production environments without disrupting operations
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
• Working knowledge of construction design documents, building codes, standards, and environmental regulations
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and scheduling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must have command of the English language

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

Expected Compensation

$100,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.