Application Guide
How to Apply for Mitarbeiter*in Kalkulation, Ausschreibung und Vergabe im Wohnungsbau
at ecoworks
🏢 About ecoworks
ecoworks is revolutionizing multi-family housing through rapid, eco-friendly modernizations using pre-fabrication and efficient energy systems. Unlike traditional construction companies, they focus on serial housing projects with standardized processes, combining sustainability with innovative technology. Working here means contributing to Germany's green building transformation while using cutting-edge tools.
About This Role
This role involves calculating costs, preparing bids, and managing tenders for serial residential construction projects, specifically supporting ecoworks' prefabricated modernization approach. You'll assess project feasibility, create detailed cost calculations using proprietary tools, and collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure projects are both economically viable and sustainable. Your work directly enables the company's mission of rapid, eco-friendly housing upgrades.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing new project inquiries for feasibility, using ecoworks' proprietary calculation tool to create cost estimates for serial housing renovations, and collaborating with architects on tender documents. You might spend time creating 3D models in Rhino for quantity takeoffs, reviewing tender specifications for subcontractors, and preparing functional performance descriptions for upcoming bids.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who ecoworks Is Looking For
- A graduate in civil engineering or architecture with practical experience in existing building renovation or refurbishment, particularly familiar with DIN 276 cost calculation standards.
- Someone proficient in both traditional quantity surveying and modern software like Rhino or Revit for 3D modeling and quantity takeoffs.
- A detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured environments and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including architects, building physics experts, and technical building equipment planners.
- Motivated by sustainable construction and interested in prefabricated building methods, with experience in tender preparation and functional performance descriptions.
📝 Tips for Applying to ecoworks
Highlight specific experience with DIN 276 calculations and cost estimation for renovation projects, not just new construction.
Mention any experience with prefabricated or modular construction methods, as this is core to ecoworks' approach.
Demonstrate proficiency with both traditional calculation methods AND software like Rhino or Revit in your resume.
Show understanding of serial housing projects and how standardization affects cost calculation approaches.
Emphasize experience working with functional performance descriptions (funktionale Leistungsbeschreibungen) in tender processes.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience with cost calculation according to DIN 276 for renovation/refurbishment projects.', "How you've used software like Rhino or Revit for quantity surveying in previous roles.", 'Your understanding of prefabricated construction methods and why they appeal to you.', 'Examples of successful collaboration with architects and technical planners in previous projects.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study ecoworks' specific prefabrication system and how it differs from traditional construction methods.
- → Understand Germany's building energy efficiency requirements (GEG) and how they impact renovation projects.
- → Research the company's completed projects to understand their typical scope and scale.
- → Learn about serial housing (serieller Wohnungsbau) trends in Germany and the role of standardization.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on new construction experience without highlighting renovation/refurbishment expertise.
- Claiming software proficiency without specific examples of using Rhino or Revit for quantity surveying.
- Applying with a generic construction background without addressing the specific needs of prefabricated, sustainable housing.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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