Installation Manager, charging stations infrastructure - Norway

The Role

This role provides process development, management and oversight for all phases of Tesla’s Supercharger installation program, including feasibility diligence, design, construction and closeout. As the Supercharger program is continuing to expand, this role will develop and refine processes and operational tools, schedules and budgets. The role is ultimately responsible for ensuring that quality, budget and scheduling expectations are achieved and that all relevant external relationships are well managed. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of project management experience and a track record of building new projects.

Responsibilities

Process development, management and oversight of:

• Project budget.
• Project schedule.
• Approach/strategy for project implementation.
• Utility service and interconnection.
• Installation design and construction drawings.
• Equipment procurement.
• Permitting and inspection approach.
• Rebate and incentive strategy.
• Construction contracting.

Additional key responsibilities:
 

• Manage ongoing relationships with key external partners, including property owners/managers, general contractors, permitting authorities, utilities, and others.
•   Manage ongoing relationships with key internal teams, including purchasing, engineering, production, and service.  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years infrastructure project management experience, ideally involving new power service and/or distributed generation.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering multiple simultaneous construction projects on time and within budget, and adhering to the highest quality and standards.
• Understanding of both permitting and grid connection process, and experience working with the relevant authorities to ensure a smooth path and expedited schedule
• Experience working with private and public property owners 
• Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals; building officials, tenant coordinators, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, consultants, Tesla direct vendors, and internal Tesla staff.
• Ability to identify potential problems and resolve before they become costly to correct.
• Understanding of the design process and practiced ability to manage engineers, architects and consultants.
• Ability to develop new design approaches that can save time and money.
• Ability to effectively manage General Contractors.
• Excellent cost control, project forecasting skills and ability to develop detailed schedules.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, commercial leases, and construction exhibits.
•  Ability to travel (up to 50%) as required, and perhaps beyond 50% during the first few months of employment, in the country
• The position will be attached to one of our stores but it is in a mobile office environment
• Must be fluent in both English and Norwegian, negotiation in it every day