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About the Role
Lead the establishment of a first-class cost optimization function for building systems, influencing cost competitiveness throughout the entire lifecycle at the intersection of product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and construction.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the Cost Optimization strategy for Building Systems to ensure cost competitiveness, scalability, and value creation across the product portfolio.
- Co-develop and implement Design-to-Cost, Should-Costing, Value Engineering, and Target Costing methods in Product Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Construction.
- Systematically identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost optimization potentials for building systems, components, materials, and interfaces.
- Build transparent cost models and feedback loops to enable continuous learning from planned and actual costs.
- Lead and develop the Cost Optimization team, establishing clear standards, processes, and competencies to support company growth.
- Collaborate closely with leaders from Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D to embed cost awareness in strategic and operational decisions.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in Cost Engineering, product costing, Value Engineering, cost optimization, or a comparable commercial leadership role, ideally in the construction or building supply industry.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional cost reduction programs with measurable economic added value.
- Solid understanding of complex product and system cost structures, including materials, manufacturing processes, supply chains, and assembly/installation costs.
- Experience in building and leading teams, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and managing organizational change.
- Strong data-driven work approach and a solid understanding of digital tools, data analysis, and performance management systems.
- Regular travel readiness between our locations.
- Fluent English language skills.
Skills
- Cost Engineering
- Product Costing
- Value Engineering
- Cost Optimization
- Commercial Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Change Management
- Design-to-Cost
- Should-Costing
- Target Costing
- Industrialized Construction
- Modular Building Systems
- Prefabrication
- Automated Manufacturing
- Timber Construction
- Building Systems (MEP, Facade, Structural)
- German Construction Market
- Digital Costing Tools
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement Methods
Location
- Remote
- Home Office
- Abroad (up to 40 days/year)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- Leadership
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- 30 vacation days
- Company pension plan
- Language courses (English/German)
- Employee discounts with selected sustainable brands
- Mental health support through external partners
- Virtual share program
About the Company
- GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings.
- Utilizes a prefabricated building system with design options, offsite construction, and digitalized processes.
- Manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods.
- Employs scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into future markets and boost European innovation.
- Aims to improve sustainability in the construction industry.
- Mission: Design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all.
- Builds for people and conserves the planet's resources.
- Diverse and enriching work environment with employees from over 50 countries, emphasizing inclusion.