Sr. Construction Superintendent, MEP

The Senior Construction Superintendent, MEP, provides on-site leadership for Tesla construction projects, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-schedule execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within warehouse, infrastructure, and related facility work. This role oversees daily field operations for MEP installations, coordinates multiple trades, and maintains alignment with project schedules, contracts, and Tesla standards.

• Direct and supervise all on-site MEP construction activities, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, conduit routing, cable pulling, network and other related work
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet contractual milestones, such as shop drawing submissions, 60%/90% design reviews, and system commissioning
• Monitor progress against the project schedule, identify potential delays in MEP installations, and implement recovery plans while preserving working relationships with partners
• Enforce Tesla safety, quality, and environmental requirements specific to MEP systems; conduct regular site inspections, testing, and toolbox talks
• Serve as the primary field point of contact for MEP engineering, design, and project management teams
• Prepare and present status reports, look-ahead schedules, and exception lists focused on MEP progress to senior leadership
• Support bid-phase coordination by providing constructability input on MEP systems and preliminary schedules
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience as a construction superintendent specializing in MEP systems on industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing facilities
• Proven track record managing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations with multiple subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, lead-time requirements, change-order processes, and applicable MEP codes and standards
• OSHA 30 (or equivalent) certification; additional MEP or electrical credentials preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to operate under pressure with both field crews and with end customers
• Expertise in managing project schedules, subtrades, and resource allocation
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software, BIM coordination tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

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