Head of Cost Optimization Building System (all genders)

Gropyus Ag; Town of Vienna (WI); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited contract

Flexible work

Pension scheme

Job summary

GROPYUS is seeking a Head of Cost Optimization - Building Systems to lead the development of a world-class cost optimization function across product portfolios. You will drive cross-functional cost reduction, embed cost awareness from concept to delivery, and build a data-driven understanding of cost drivers.

You will define strategies, governance, and methodologies for cost optimization, partnering with leadership across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost engineering, product costing, value engineering, cost optimization, or commercial leadership in construction.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional cost reduction initiatives with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of complex product and system cost structures (materials, manufacturing, supply chains, installation).
• Demonstrated leadership building teams, influencing senior stakeholders, driving change.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using digital tools, analytics, and performance metrics.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Building Systems Cost Optimization strategy to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and value creation.
• Co-develop design-to-cost, should-costing, value engineering, and target-costing across functions.
• Identify and prioritize cost optimization opportunities for building systems, components, materials, and interfaces.
• Build transparent cost models and feedback loops for continuous learning from estimates vs. actuals.
• Lead and develop the Cost Optimization team with clear standards and processes.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D leaders to embed cost awareness in decisions.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Cost structures

Team leadership

Data-driven mindset

Fluent English

Business travel

Lean Six Sigma

German language

Tools

Digital costing tools

Job description

About The Company

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.

About the Role

Join GROPYUS and lead the development of a world-class cost optimization function for our building systems. Working at the intersection of product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and construction, you will drive cost competitiveness across the entire building lifecycle.

As Head of Cost Optimization - Building Systems, you will define the strategy, methodologies, and governance for cost optimization across our product portfolio. You will establish a data-driven understanding of cost drivers, identify opportunities for value creation, and ensure that cost considerations are embedded into product and system decisions from concept through industrialized delivery.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who combines deep cost expertise with strong industrial, technical, and commercial thinking. You will build and lead the cost optimization capability, challenge assumptions, and help shape the future evolution of GROPYUS' building systems.

Your area of responsibilities include:

• Define and lead the Building Systems Cost Optimization strategy, ensuring cost competitiveness, scalability, and value creation across the product portfolio
• Co-develop design-to-cost, should-costing, value engineering, and target-costing methodologies across product development, manufacturing, procurement, and construction functions
• Drive systematic identification and prioritization of cost optimization opportunities for building systems, components, materials, and interfaces
• Build transparent cost models and feedback loops, ensuring continuous learning from estimated versus actual cost performance
• Lead and develop the Cost Optimization team, creating clear standards, processes, and capabilities to support business growth
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R&D leaders to embed cost awareness into strategic and operational decision-making

About You

Must-Have Skills

• 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
• Usual business travel between our sites expected
• Fluent English language skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• 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 we offer

• Anunlimitedcontractwith 30 vacation days.
• Flexible work:We value regular in‑person collaboration in the office, while also offering working from home and the opportunity to work up to 40 days a year from abroad.
• Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
• Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
• Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
• The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
• A diverse and enriching work environment:Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.

Austrian salary range, based on 14 months

€110.000—€130.000 EUR

Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet.

We can't wait to get to know you.

For more information, visit our website.