Site Manager (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!

We at Gigafactory Berlin Design and Construction are looking for a Site Manager to join an energetic and vibrant environment. In this role, your main responsibility is to coordinate Contractors on site-  Through your work, you will play a crucial role in helping clients and stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and direct construction activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Ensure construction works are executed according to designs, specifications, and any approved changes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams, to facilitate smooth project flow.
• Implement and monitor Tesla processes, such as work requests and access protocols, while identifying areas for improvement.
• Enforce EHS regulations and policies, conducting routine checks to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, including inspections and corrective actions as needed.
• Track and report on construction progress, ensuring that it is in accordance to project schedule.
• Identify, assess, and resolve potential issues or risks, considering impacts on schedule and contractual scope.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including commercial records related to costs and scope adherence.
• Track and review contractor documentation, such as as-builts, datasheets, quality certificates, and submittals, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Construction, Engineering or Technical Field and/or evidence of exceptional experience.   
• Past experiences in construction field in industrial projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. German is a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Azure, and other Office softwares
• Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information.  
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals.
• Flexibility to cover nightshifts and weekend shifts.
• Demonstrated experiences in Site Management, construction techniques in respect of EHS process and guidelines
• Proficiency in reading, analysing and interpretation of design documents
• Deep understanding of General Health and Safety Rules and their application on construction sites

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.