Gropyus

Building Data Specialist / Technical Draftsperson (all genders)

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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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  

As a Data Specialist, you are responsible for the structure, quality, and continuous development of our technical detail database. You ensure that technical solutions are standardized, documented, and usable for digital planning and automation processes, as well as for assembly, production, and tendering activities.

In this forward-looking role, you work at the intersection of building system development, digitalization, and industrialized construction. Against the backdrop of ongoing production and construction projects, you contribute to systematically capturing and integrating lessons learned, supporting the continuous improvement of our product.

Your responsibilities: 

Maintain, manage, and further develop the central technical detail database.

Create, structure, and quality-assure technical details and construction drawings.

Define and continuously improve drawing and documentation standards.

Ensure consistency, traceability, and version control within detail libraries.

Coordinate and integrate requirements from automation processes into detail standards and data structures.

Analyze recurring quality deviations and translate findings into standardized details, drawing standards, and databases.

Track the implementation of agreed improvement measures within relevant drawing and documentation standards.

 

About you 

Must have

Completed vocational training or a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Technical Drafting, or a comparable field.

Experience in the technical planning and detailed design of building constructions.

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.

Ability to document technical information clearly and apply standards consistently.

Strong communication skills and enjoyment of collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Nice to have 

Experience in the areas listed below is considered an advantage. We do not expect candidates to meet every requirement but welcome applicants with a broad range of relevant skills and experience.

Experience with dynamic blocks, block libraries, and attribute programming in AutoCAD.

Knowledge of layer, block, and drawing standards, as well as XREF structures.

Experience with AutoCAD automation solutions, such as AutoLISP, VBA, or comparable technologies.

Knowledge of data extraction and further processing of drawing data, particularly using Excel.

 

What we offer 

An unlimited contract with 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.  

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.

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