Cost & Trend Specialist, Project Controls

Tesla Motors, Inc.
United States, Texas, Robstown
Aug 25, 2026
What to Expect As a Cost and Trend Specialist, you will play a critical role in optimizing and controlling the cost and change management programs on Megaprojects. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the Total Cost Management program, including cost management strategies, analyzing financial and cost engineering data, change management and working collaboratively with various departments to drive accurate, consistent reporting and analysis targeting cost reduction and efficiency initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to the overall profitability and competitiveness of our project and organization. This role is based full-time, onsite in Robstown, Texas. What You'll Do Self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing priorities Advanced Excel user (must be able to demonstrate the ability to read/create complex formulas and summarize data Use PowerBI dashboards to report to executive management Create/maintain excel files/workbooks where in house systems are under development Assist in processing change orders/budget adjustments utilizing in-house cost management system Review/audit invoices submitted from contractors and interface with in-house departments and third parties for invoicing and cost tracking purposes Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule, provide reports Use data from procurement and cost management systems to maintain spend and drawdown curves What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 5 yrs + experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis, ideally in the complex industrial process industry Strong knowledge of cost management processes and cost structures on a large-scale EPC project Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, in ambiguous environments Analytical mindset with attention to detail