Senior Manager Cost Optimization – Building Systems (Schwerpunkt Bauwesen) (m/w/d)
GROPYUS · BE, DE
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About the Role
As a Senior Manager Cost Optimization - Building Systems, you will play a central role in establishing transparent cost structures, critically evaluating technical solutions, and implementing value engineering initiatives across our entire product portfolio. This position is ideal for candidates with solid experience in construction, prefabricated building systems, and project execution. You will identify practical and scalable cost optimization potentials in building design, construction methods, and system integration, and successfully implement them.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the cost optimization strategy for our building systems to ensure cost competitiveness and value creation across the entire product portfolio.
- Apply Design-to-Cost, Should-Cost, Value Engineering, and Target Costing methods in product development, manufacturing, procurement, and construction.
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize cost optimization potentials for building systems, components, materials, and construction interfaces.
- Develop and maintain transparent cost models and benchmarks, ensuring a continuous learning process based on target-actual cost comparisons.
- Manage cross-functional cost optimization initiatives and support the implementation of improvement measures.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D teams to embed cost awareness into decision-making processes.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in Cost Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction Cost Management, Design Optimization, or technical project execution within the construction industry.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, building materials, interfaces with subcontractors, and the key cost drivers of construction projects.
- Proven success in achieving measurable cost reductions and sustainable business results through cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate technical solutions into economic impacts.
- Willingness to travel regularly between our locations.
- Fluent English language skills.
Skills
- Cost Engineering
- Value Engineering
- Construction Cost Management
- Design Optimization
- Technical Project Execution
- Construction Methods
- Building Materials
- Cost Drivers
- Analytical Skills
- Industrialized Building
- Modular Building Systems
- Prefabrication
- High-Volume Production Environments
- Timber Construction
- Digital Calculation Tools
- Costing Tools
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement Methods
Location
- Remote
- Home Office
- Abroad (up to 40 days/year)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent Contract
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- Several years of experience
Benefits
- Permanent contract with 30 vacation days
- Flexible working arrangements
- Company pension plan
- Language courses (English/German)
- Employee discounts with selected sustainable brands
- Mental health support through external partners
- Virtual share program
- Opportunity to make a real impact
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
About the Company
- GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings.
- Utilizes a prefabricated building system with various design options, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes.
- Manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods.
- Employs scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, boost Europe's innovation strength, and improve sustainability.
- Mission: Design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all.
- Builds for people and conserves the resources of our planet.
Equal Opportunity
- At GROPYUS, we place great value on inclusion and ensure that everyone – regardless of their background – feels part of the community. This way, our differences become strengths that move us forward as a team.