Design Manager, Supercharger (Kelowna) - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Job Description

What to ExpectThe Supercharger Design Manager role entails active program coordination of all deployment phases of Tesla’s Supercharger sites in Canada:1. Construction feasibility and due diligence2. Site layout and design (civil & electrical)3. Electric utility service requests4. Site permitting5. Cost control6. 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

• Manage all phases of feasibility, design, and construction of Supercharger sites 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
• 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.

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