Design Manager

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What to Expect

The Supercharger Design Manager role entails active program coordination of all deployment phases of Tesla’s Supercharger sites in Canada:

1. Construction feasibility and due diligence
2. Site layout and design (civil & electrical)
3. Electric utility service requests
4. Site permitting
5. Cost control
6. Project closeout documentation.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a bias to action, supported by logical problem-solving skills with a reliance on a thorough understanding project details. Finally, the ideal candidate should bring high energy and an optimistic approach to completing projects in a swift and quality manner.

What You’ll Do

• within Canada. A key performance indicator is the number of sites successfully opened for public use.
• Facilitate field site visits to conduct due diligence related to constructability, design, utility servicing, and cost. Provide site reports and preliminary sketches as needed.
• Review site related project documents to assess construction viability.
• Serve as the liaison with utility company personnel to determine the best routing of primary electrical service.
• Meet with zoning/permitting personnel to understand jurisdictional approval requirements and opportunities for timeline reduction. Represent Tesla and the Supercharger program at public meetings. Track and manage status of all needed approvals.
• Review and approve construction bids and change orders. Provide support as needed to the general contractor during all phases of construction.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years project management, construction management, and/or site development experience.
• Prior work in telecom/solar/retail development as a project manager is valuable.
• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (civil/mechanical/electrical) or equivalent would be an asset
• Minimum 3 years project management, construction management, and/or site development experience.
• Prior work in telecom/solar/retail development as a project manager is valuable.
• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (civil/mechanical/electrical) or equivalent would be an asset
• Ability to travel (25-50%) within Canada
• Established record of accomplishment managing and delivering projects on time and on budget while adhering to the highest quality and standards.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, permitting processes, and on-site construction practices.
• Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.
• Working knowledge of utility design processes.
• Skilled in reading, understanding and redlining design drawings with an understanding of cost implications of construction design options and the ability to make cost-efficiency recommendations.
• Aptitude in communicating and building relationships with property owners, local jurisdictions, utility companies and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
• Ability to work autonomously, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial approach to accomplishing tasks with minimal resources.
• Self-starter approach to challenging the status quo; innovative ideas that improve our: designs, processes, assemblies, costs, or the company as a whole.
• Ability to identify the critical path tasks in a project timeline and accelerate project completion.
• Ability to travel regionally to support active projects
• Ability to obtain a Canadian passport.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record. 

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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