Construction Site Management Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Description

Location: Mainly Tesla Engineering Center in Köpenik, Berlin with possibility of special assignments at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg as per project needs.

Duration: 6 Months

Time Type: Full-Time

Start date: ASAP

The internship assignment:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Site Management Intern to join our team at Tesla Engineering Center in Köpenik, with possible assignments at Gigafactory Berlin as needed. This role is a mix of site management and construction documentation support. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our construction team, supervising ongoing brownfield and greenfield construction activities on-site. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with a diverse group of internal stakeholders - including engineering, procurement, quality, facility management, and manufacturing teams - as well as external partners such as specialized contractors. Together, we’ll work towards achieving our ambitious project goals while offering you a comprehensive understanding of construction site management in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the project is executed safely, adheres to high-quality standards, and remains on schedule and within budget

• Raise and follow up on technical queries, review designs before awarding construction scopes to contractors, and review documents submitted by the contractors such as as-builts and quality documentation

• Follow up and work together with contractors to ensure all required documentation is submitted and reviewed by project team members, to ensure completed scopes are handed over to the end-user

• Develop biddable work packages and verify contractor bids against cost and schedule estimates

• Conduct site walkthroughs to troubleshoot and resolve field-related issues as they arise

• Assist in reporting on construction progress, highlighting risks, as well as schedule and budget variances

• Respond promptly to queries and resolve any technical obstacles that hinder project completion

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree, preferably in mechanical or process engineering or construction management

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German or Polish is a plus

• Willingness to spend significant time in the field, with a hands-on approach to completing objectives and gathering accurate information

• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with design and construction/project management software

• Knowledge of project budgeting and scheduling, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time

• Ability to thrive in a high-performance, cross-functional environment with tight deadlines and ambitious goals

• 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