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Mechanical Superintendent

Tesla Motors, Inc.
100,000 - 150,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jun 19, 2026
What to Expect

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.


What You'll Do

  • 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


What You'll Bring

  • 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


Compensation and Benefits
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.

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