Senior Manager Cost Optimization – Building Systems (Schwerpunkt Prozesse & Industrialisierung) (m/w/d)
GROPYUS · Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days GROPYUS's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of GROPYUS's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GROPYUS
- high 59 stale, 2 reposted of 94 open
- Hiring momentum
- 102 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GROPYUS's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GROPYUS.
About this role
As a Senior Manager Cost Optimization at GROPYUS, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the cost competitiveness of innovative building systems. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing cost optimization strategies, applying various costing methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed cost awareness in decision-making processes. The role requires a strong focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the buildings.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GROPYUS as an employer.
What you need
- Several years of experience in Cost Engineering, Product Costing, Value Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, or cost optimization in the automotive, aerospace, or shipbuilding industries
- Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methods to achieve measurable improvements in cost, productivity, and efficiency
- Demonstrable success in implementing 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 locations
- Fluent English skills
Nice to have
- Experience with industrialized construction, modular building systems, or prefabricated housing solutions
- Knowledge of timber construction, German-speaking construction markets, and digital calculation and costing tools
- Good understanding of construction processes, materials, interfaces with subcontractors, and key cost drivers of construction projects
- Fluent German skills
What you get
- Permanent all-in contract with 25 vacation days
- Flexible working style with options for home office and up to 40 days working from abroad
- Attractive additional benefits including company pension scheme, language courses, and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands
- Support for mental health through external partners offering anonymous individual or group sessions
- Virtual stock program allowing you to benefit from GROPYUS's success
- Opportunity to make a real impact at all levels of the organization
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role
- Salary range provided but may vary based on experience and negotiation
- Emphasis on regular travel may not suit all candidates
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Listed by GROPYUS on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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