Senior Estimating Engineer (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

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!

The Senior Estimating Engineer is a key contributor to the estimating function at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, responsible for developing accurate, comprehensive cost estimates for small- to large scale greenfield and brownfield projects. This role demands a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with expert knowledge of construction cost estimating principles. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, construction teams, and contractors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to ensure estimates fully support project execution and overall business objectives.

- Prepare detailed material take-offs from 2D drawings and 3D models to validate design quantities and contractor submissions
- Build cost estimates from high-level ROM through definitive, bottoms-up analyses, convert them into unit rates, and benchmark against industry standards, internal history, and market trends in material, labor, and equipment
- Lead estimate reviews with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and construction so scope, execution plan, and accuracy stay aligned, including quantified risk allowances and value-engineering opportunities
- Challenge spend requests and change orders against approved budgets, scrutinize supplier costs, assess schedule impact, and feed approved changes into project controls
- Maintain estimating systems, templates, metrics, and cost benchmarks; track estimate performance with project controls and finance; and support weekly/monthly reporting plus ad-hoc ROI and payback studies
- Create bid packages, support contractor and supplier evaluations, join commercial negotiations, and produce cost-loaded schedules and cash-flow forecasts with the scheduling team
- Conduct site visits for field data, mentor junior estimators on methodology and best practice, and keep all estimating work compliant with internal standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations

- Substantial construction cost estimating and pre-construction experience, ideally in industrial, manufacturing, or high-tech environments
- Strong working knowledge of means and methods across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP trades, including how scheduling interfaces with cost
- Advanced Excel and Navisworks skills, with familiarity in CostX, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, CAD, and related construction-management tools
- Working knowledge of standard estimating sources such as RSMeans and Equipment Watch
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines with reliable follow-through
- Analytical, organized, and proactive communicator who engages clearly at all levels, internally and with contractors, in a fast-paced, multicultural setting
- Collaborative, detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong work ethic in cross-functional teams

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.