
15
years of experience in real estate development, design, permitting and structuring.
27
residential projects followed, over 400,000 m² of built area.
12
masterplans, totaling about 9 million m² of land.
6+
teams led, with over 20 direct and about 250 indirect professionals.
EXPERIENCE
Sep/2026 – today
Trinus Co
Real Estate Development Manager
New portfolio management strategy for Real Estate Investment Funds (FIIs).
2025 – 2026
Grupo SteelCorp
Real Estate Development Specialist
Creation of the development department using industrialized construction systems.
2024 – 2025
Tecverde Engenharia
Real Estate Development Manager
Light wood frame development department, with 4 direct reports.
2021 – 2024
Cidade Center Norte
Projects, Permitting and Asset Management Manager
600,000 m² masterplan and land and building regularization of the assets.
2018 – 2021
P3urb
Associate Consultant
Structuring of more than 10 developments with partner developers.
2014 – 2018
ADMS Construtora e Incorporadora
Projects Coordinator
Project approvals in 10 municipalities and creation of the projects department.
2011 – 2014
Municipal Housing Department, City of São Paulo
Architect and Urban Planner
Slum upgrading and renovation of housing complexes.
EDUCATION
2022
MBA in Real Estate
University of São Paulo
2005 – 2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Urbanism
University of São Paulo
PROJECTS
2025 – 2026
Specialist
SteelCorp + InstaCasa
Challenge
Prepare the business plan for a real estate development joint venture focused on land subdivisions and industrialized construction.
Result
- 10-year business plan
- More than 20 prototyped developments
- R$ 200 MM in profit over the first 4 years

2021 – 2024
Team manager
Cidade Center Norte
In partnership with the firm DEF A+U
Challenge
Revise the masterplan considering the financial feasibility of the developments, the registry regularity of the land and synergy with existing uses.
Result
- 600,000 m² intervention area
- 750,000 m² built area
- 6,000 housing units, plus an arena and a hotel

2018 – 2019
Consultant
ISA-CTEEP
Challenge
Identify the real estate potential of electrical substation sites in the municipality of São Paulo.
Result
- 1,626,740 m² of land analyzed
- 10 reports delivered
- Over R$ 1.5 bn in gross development value (GDV) made viable


2011 – 2014
Projects coordinator
RenovaSP – Morro do S4
In partnership with the firm Vigliecca & Associados
Challenge
Develop the basic designs, integrate the proposal with the planning of other departments and enable public participation.
Result
- 537,677.8 m² intervention area
- 134,199.8 m² built area
- 1,989 housing units, in 2 typologies of 53.2 m²




RECOMMENDATIONS
“I had the pleasure of working with André during our partnership with SteelCorp. A competent professional who was instrumental in the go-to-market progress of the housing product in the land-subdivision market.
I highlight his organization, planning and communication skills with different stakeholders from different companies and cultures (in person and remote). He proved deeply flexible in how he works and committed to delivering results for the partnership, in addition to having deep technical knowledge of developments and home construction.”

Emanuel Cordioli
CTO / VP of Engineering / Head of Product and Engineering
“It is a pleasure to recommend André, with whom I had the opportunity to work on the Cidade Center Norte project. I saw his ability to lead large projects, always attentive to the challenges that contemporary cities face. His work consistently combined innovation, sustainability, strategy and business vision! I hope we work together again!”

Myriam Tschiptschin
Smart Cities Director at CTE · ESG Consultant
“Excellent professional”

Manoela Machado
Founding Partner at Natureza Urbana · Architect and Urban Planner
“I had the opportunity to work with André on topics related to Cidade Center Norte’s sustainability strategy, especially socio-territorial development, where, together with other actors, we built a collaborative network of more than 50 participating organizations from the private sector, the public sector and civil society, for the benefit of the neighborhood where we are located.”

Daniela Pavan
Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Impact, ESG
“It was an extremely valuable experience to work with André at Cidade Center Norte. He stood out as a manager thanks to his strategic vision, always ahead in seeking innovative solutions, together with remarkable empathy in managing people. André has a sharp critical mind, able to examine challenges from several perspectives and make the right choices. In addition, he always gave his team autonomy, valuing their skills and trusting their competence, which created a stimulating and cooperative work environment. His work ethic is beyond question, establishing a solid foundation of trust. Without hesitation, I recommend André for any leadership role.”

Paulo Henrique Marsura
Real Estate Product Coordinator
COVER LETTER
I am André Tavares Mendes, an architect and real estate development manager with 15 years of experience in development, design, permitting and structuring of residential, commercial and institutional projects. I have a proven track record leading large-scale masterplans, land and environmental regularization, and creating development departments within industrial companies — skills that let me connect strategic vision, technical command and operational execution.
At Cidade Center Norte I led the revision of the masterplan for 600,000 m², conceived the mix of uses for the new planned district and coordinated multidisciplinary teams for approvals, asset management and environmental risk mitigation — deliverables that required negotiation with stakeholders, dialogue with public agencies and strong project governance. At industrial companies (SteelCorp and Tecverde) I prepared business plans for development departments and adapted construction products to industrialized technologies (light steel/wood frame), structuring land pipelines and teams for execution.
My style combines technical rigor, organization and a focus on results with the ability to build cohesive teams and replicable processes. I am detail-oriented and data-driven, but I have also learned to balance that rigor with diplomacy and clear communication.
What I can offer:
- An integrated view of real estate development (feasibility, permitting, construction and asset management).
- Hands-on experience in masterplans and regularization of large urban assets.
- The ability to set up development departments within industrial companies and adapt construction products to the market.
I would be glad to discuss how I can contribute to your projects and strategic goals. Thank you for the opportunity; I can send a portfolio and references upon request.
André Tavares Mendes

CONTACT
linkedin.com/in/andretavaresmendes
