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Design & Construction Senior Specialist

São PauloPosted 2 weeks ago
FullTimeremote

Job Description

About Nu

Nu is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving 135 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services.

Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns.

Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks.
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About Nu

Nu was founded in 2013 to free people from bureaucratic, slow and inefficient financial systems. Since then, through innovative technology and outstanding customer service, the company has been redefining people's relationships with money across Latin America. With operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank is today one of the largest digital banking platforms and technology-leading companies in the world.

Today, Nubank is a global company, with offices in São Paulo (Brazil), Mexico City (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Durham (United States), and Berlin (Germany), with operations only in the first three. It was founded in 2013 in Sao Paulo, by Colombian David Vélez, and cofounded by Brazilian Cristina Junqueira and American Edward Wible.

About the role

 Leads real estate projects from strategy to execution, translating business needs into spatial solutions that integrate cultural and experiential elements. Acts with autonomy in negotiations, design & build processes, and stakeholder management, ensuring delivery excellence and alignment with Nubank’s brand and user experience standards.

  • Ensures technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and brand consistency across all workplace environments.

  • Manages contract clauses, terms, and financial analyses in real estate and construction agreements.

  • Negotiates directly with landlords, vendors, and contractors to secure the best commercial and operational outcomes.

  • Conducts CAPEX/OPEX analyses and bidding processes.

  • Prepares financial models, vendor quotations, and project budgets ensuring efficiency and transparency.

  • Applies project management methodologies to monitor progress, risks, and KPIs.

  • Ensures quality, timelines, and cost adherence across multidisciplinary initiatives.

  • Identifies and mitigates risks and dependencies across multiple projects.

  • Develops mitigation plans and ensures business continuity.

  • Ensures that project benefits are measured and aligned with organizational goals.

  • Tracks outcomes and supports decision-making through data and performance analysis.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen

  • Physical Spaces design and architecture

  • MEP and technical coordination

  • Experience design and cultural storytelling

  • Contract negotiation

  • Financial and procurement strategy

  • Project and change management

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Risk and dependency management

  • Governance frameworks and analysis

 

Our Benefits

  • Chance of earning equity at Nubank

  • Food/ Meal Card (Vale-Refeição and/or Vale Alimentação)

  • Public Transportation Commuting Benefit (Vale-Transporte)

  • NuCare – Psychological, Financial and Legal Assistance Program

  • Life Insurance

  • Medical Plan

  • Dental Plan

  • NuLanguage – Language Course Program

  • Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses

  • Extended Parental Leave

  • Daycare Allowance

  • Parental Consultancy

  • Work-from-home Allowance

  • Gym Partnerships

  • 30 days of paid vacation

  • Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable

 

Work Model for this Role

Our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to maximize team connection and collaboration. For more details, visit https://building.nubank.com/nu-hybrid-work-model/

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