Senior Estimating Engineer (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

What to Expect

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

What You’ll Do

• Perform material take-offs from 2D drawings and 3D models to validate design and contractor quantities.
• Develop cost estimates ranging from high-level ROM to detailed bottom-up estimates.
• Lead estimate review meetings and align with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and construction teams to ensure accuracy and complete scope coverage.
• Identify project risks and integrate them into the estimating process.
• Support the development and improvement of estimating systems, templates, metrics, and benchmarks.
• Track estimate performance and collaborate with project controls and finance teams to produce regular reports.
• Conduct ad-hoc cost studies to support rapid decision-making based on payback and return on investment.
• Review and challenge all project spend requests against budgets and supplier costs.
• Evaluate change orders and assess their impact on project cost and schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and mentor junior team members.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in construction cost estimating and pre-construction services, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or high-tech sectors.
• Solid understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, CAD, and similar tools.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and estimating resources including R.S. Means and Equipment Watch.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well-organized with strong proactive communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of interfacing at all levels of owner and contractor organizations.
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural environment with aggressive goals and timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills in cross-functional settings.
• Collaborative, open-minded, and team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.