Sr. Project Controls Scheduler

What to Expect

As a Sr. Scheduler, you will be fully integrated as part of the Project Controls team playing a critical role at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. You will work collaboratively to develop, status and maintain P6 schedules and build intuitive management reports while working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning logically tied, and resource loaded schedules
• Monitor, analyze and report the critical path and overall project performance providing management with critical, decision‑making information that ensures projects deliver on time and on budget
• Analyze and report on scheduling and project data with an innovative approach leading to actionable outcomes
• Create potential "what‑if" scenario schedules showing viable alternative paths to achieve project objectives, accelerate or reduce schedule and cost risks
• Ensure scheduling tools are progressed and updated weekly with all stakeholders across multiple programs, while providing accurate and meaningful outputs
• Use clear and effective communication methods to elevate risks and communicate successes
• Assist with the creation of 3‑week‑look‑ahead schedules for use by field teams

• Degree in Construction Management equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and/or oil & gas construction projects
• Direct scheduling experience with proficiency in Primavera P6 are required for this role
• Experience in Critical Path Methodology, Earned Value Management with a demonstrated history of successful schedule reporting, compression, and mitigation efforts
• Ability to work within a high‑performance team with sometimes tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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