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Design Manager (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

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Tesla

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Brandenburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in engineering, experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects, strong project management skills, and fluency in English. Construction PM experience and knowledge of specific software are pluses.
  • You will oversee design phases, manage quality across disciplines, facilitate communication, prioritize tasks, conduct reviews, coordinate schedules, support during construction, and improve processes.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical Engineering
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects within engineering firms, managing building, infrastructure and/or MEP projects, ideally experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or battery sectors designing manufacturing facilities and site infrastructure development, working with authorities and be able to build strong relationship with local jurisdictions
  • Fully understanding all engineering disciplines and be able to demonstrate skills to manage engineering resources
  • Proven record in delivery of design packages (LP1-7)
  • Advanced project management skills, demonstrated application of project and program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems
  • Subcontractor and third-party consulting firm management experience
  • Ability to effectively execute many projects and tasks in parallel
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan
  • Construction Project Management experience is a plus
  • Following software experience is a plus: Revit, SharePoint, BIM360, Navisworks
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Act as the design lead overseeing all phases of the project, from concept development to final handover to the facilities team upon project completion.
  • Assume responsibility for the design deliveries (Design for individual design stages 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%, specifications, BOQ, calculations as needed, descriptions, SOO, etc.) across all engineering disciplines (CSA, MEPC, Fire Protection), managing design quality and mitigating errors to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Facilitate effective communication with permitting, procurement, project control and construction teams to drive project success.
  • Establish design direction and prioritize tasks for each design discipline, ensuring efficient project execution within aggressive schedules including clear goals for design sprints to ensure shortest schedule for design development.
  • Conduct design reviews to verify that all stakeholder (MFG, EHS, Permit, FM, etc.) requirements are met and to prevent design gaps between disciplines.
  • Challenge design changes to assess their validity and reasonableness, leading efforts to achieve maximum impact with minimal cost.
  • Coordinate with the project control team to develop a design schedule and budget that aligns with procurement and construction timelines.
  • Follow up with the procurement team from RFP package transmittal to contract completion.
  • Support design-related tasks during construction, including RFIs, FCRs, and as-built documentation.
  • Collaborate with the document control team to approve design documents within the company’s platform and officially transmit them to procurement and construction teams.
  • Improve existing processes using IT tools through out-of-the-box thinking to enhance efficiency and rationality.
  • Regularly update the lessons learned database to prevent design errors and improve future project outcomes proactively.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Design Manager (m/w/d) for Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Design Manager?

The primary responsibilities include overseeing all phases of design projects, managing design deliveries across all engineering disciplines, facilitating communication among teams, conducting design reviews, coordinating with project control, and supporting design-related tasks during construction.

What education qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering is required.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience managing multi-disciplinary projects within engineering firms, particularly in building, infrastructure, or MEP projects, with a focus on the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or battery sectors.

Are there specific software skills that are beneficial for this job?

Yes, experience with software such as Revit, SharePoint, BIM360, and Navisworks is a plus.

Is fluency in languages other than English required?

Fluency in German is a plus, but proficiency in English is required.

Does the role require independent project management skills?

Yes, candidates must demonstrate advanced project management skills and the ability to manage engineering resources effectively.

Is construction project management experience considered a plus?

Yes, construction project management experience is considered a plus.

What tools or practices does the Design Manager use to improve processes?

The Design Manager is expected to use IT tools and engage in out-of-the-box thinking to enhance efficiency and rationality in existing processes.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is very important, as the Design Manager must work closely with various teams, including procurement, project control, and construction teams, to ensure project success.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.