Senior Manager Cost Optimization - Building System (Construction focus) (all genders)
GROPYUS · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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 of Cost Optimization at GROPYUS, you will focus on enhancing cost competitiveness across innovative building systems. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to identify cost-saving opportunities throughout the building lifecycle, applying methodologies like value engineering and design-to-cost, and developing transparent cost models. You will also drive cross-functional initiatives to embed cost awareness in decision-making processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- 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
- Extensive experience in cost engineering, value engineering, construction cost management, design optimization, or technical project delivery within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, contractor interfaces, and project cost drivers
- Proven track record of delivering measurable cost reductions and business impact through cross-functional initiatives
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into financial outcomes
- Fluent English language skills
Nice to have
- Experience with industrialized construction, modular building systems, prefabrication, or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with timber construction, German-speaking construction markets, and digital costing tools
- Lean Six Sigma certification and/or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies
- Fluent German language skills
What you get
- An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home and the opportunity to work up to 40 days a year 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 specific salary information provided
- Role involves working closely with multiple departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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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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