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GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with various design options, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, boost Europe's strength in innovation, while also playing a substantial role in improving sustainability.
Join GROPYUS and help drive cost competitiveness across our innovative building systems. Working at the intersection of product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and construction, you will identify and realize cost optimization opportunities throughout the building lifecycle.
As Senior Cost Optimization Manager - Building Systems, you will play a key role in developing transparent cost structures, challenging technical solutions, and driving value engineering initiatives across our product portfolio.
This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong construction, prefabricated building systems, and project delivery expertise who can identify practical and scalable cost-saving opportunities within building design, construction methods, and system integration.
Your are a of responsibilitie s includ e :
Support the development and implementation of the Building Systems Cost Optimization strategy, ensuring cost competitiveness and value creation across the product portfolio
Apply design-to-cost, should-cost, value engineering, and target-costing methodologies across product development, manufacturing, procurement, and construction functions
Identify, analyze, and prioritize cost optimization opportunities for building systems, components, materials, and construction interfaces
Develop and maintain transparent cost models and cost benchmarks, ensuring continuous learning from estimated versus actual cost performance
Drive cross-functional cost optimization initiatives and support implementation of improvement measures
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D teams to embed cost awareness into decision-making processes
About You
Must-Have Skills
Extensive experience in cost engineering, value engineering, construction cost management, design optimization, or technical project delivery within the construction industry
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, contractor interfaces, and project cost drivers
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost reductions and business impact through cross-functional initiatives
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into financial outcomes
Usual business travel between our sites expected
Fluent English language skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with industrialized construction, modular building systems, prefabrication, or high-volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with timber construction, German-speaking construction markets, and digital costing tools
Lean Six Sigma certification and/or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies
Fluent German language skills
An
unlimited
contract
with 30 vacation days.
Flexible work:
We value regular in‑person collaboration in the office, while also offering working from home and the opportunity to work up to 40 days a year from abroad. Attractive perks and benefits : We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
Virtual Shares Program : Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
Ownership : You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on
all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
The chance to be part of something big : Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
A diverse and enriching work environment :
Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.
Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet. We can't wait to get to know you.
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