Construction Site Management Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
What To Expect 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. What You'll Do 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 What You'll Bring 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 , Tesla