Senior Manager Cost Optimization - Building System (Construction focus) (all genders)

gropyus — Berlin, DE — freelance

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Published on 29 August 2026 · first appeared in our records on 29 August 2026.

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About The Company</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About the Role</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:261,&quot;335559739&quot;:261,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is particularly suited to <strong>candidates with strong construction, prefabricated building systems, and project delivery expertise</strong> who can identify practical and scalable cost-saving opportunities within building design, construction methods, and system integration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Your</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">are</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">a</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> of</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">responsibilitie</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">s</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">includ</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">e</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:261,&quot;335559739&quot;:261,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development and implementation of the Building Systems Cost Optimization strategy, ensuring cost competitiveness and value creation across the product portfolio</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Apply design-to-cost, should-cost, value engineering, and target-costing methodologies across product development, manufacturing, procurement, and construction functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify, analyze, and prioritize cost optimization opportunities for building systems, components, materials, and construction interfaces</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain transparent cost models and cost benchmarks, ensuring continuous learning from estimated versus actual cost performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive cross-functional cost optimization initiatives and support implementation of improvement measures</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&amp;D teams to embed cost awareness into decision-making processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">You</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:261,&quot;335559739&quot;:261,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Must-Have Skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:261,&quot;335559739&quot;:261,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in cost engineering, value engineering, construction cost management, design optimization, or technical project delivery <strong>within the construction industry</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></strong></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong <strong>understanding of construction methodologies, materials, contractor interfaces, and project cost drivers</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></strong></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of delivering measurable cost reductions and business impact through cross-functional initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into financial outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Usual business travel between our