Head of Cost Optimization Building System (all genders)
GROPYUS · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Posted 20 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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 the Head of Cost Optimization for Building Systems at GROPYUS, you will lead the development of cost optimization strategies across various functions including product development, engineering, and procurement. Your role will involve establishing methodologies for cost reduction, identifying cost drivers, and ensuring that cost considerations are integrated into decision-making throughout the building lifecycle. You will also build and manage a team focused on enhancing cost competitiveness and value creation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Extensive experience in cost engineering, product costing, value engineering, cost optimization, or commercial leadership, ideally within the broader construction industry sector
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional cost reduction initiatives and delivering measurable business impact
- Strong understanding of complex product and system cost structures, including materials, manufacturing, supply chains, and installation costs
- Demonstrated leadership experience building teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving organizational change
- Strong data-driven mindset with a solid understanding of digital tools, analytics, and performance measurement frameworks
- Fluent English language skills
Nice to have
- Experience with industrialized construction, modular building systems, prefabrication, or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with timber construction, building systems (MEP, façade, structural systems), German-speaking construction markets, and digital costing tools
- Lean Six Sigma certification and/or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies in complex operational environments
- Fluent German language skills
What you get
- An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days
- Flexible work options including remote work and the opportunity to work from abroad
- Company pension scheme
- Language courses (English/German)
- Employee discounts with selected sustainable brands
- Mental health support through anonymous private/group sessions
Worth weighing
- Usual business travel between sites expected
- No salary listed in the posting
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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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