LEAD Engineering Contractors is a full service General Contractor that engages in infrastructure construction services with an experienced, committed and talented team of professionals to deliver the best service to our clients following our core values:
Mar 06 2023
The LEAD team is making significant progress on the reconstruction of the Las Olas Boulevard Plazas, as part of the extension of the FDOT Henry Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Great effort by the Project Team!
Jan 21 2023
LEAD celebrates the beginning of the new year with the start of its new project, the FDOT D6 SR 90 (SW 8th St.), which includes safety improvements, intersections, drainage reconstruction, and resurfacing of nearly 5 miles of this landmark Miami street. LEAD and its subcontractors team looks forward to working with all stakeholders to deliver another successful project to our community! #southflorida #construction #roadways #miami #miamidade #community #project #team #lead #bestservice
Dec 13 2022
LEAD is on the final stretch to complete the FDOT D4 I-95/Copans Road project. The last barrier wall is getting poured today to switch traffic into final configuration in the upcoming days. LEAD consistently providing the best service and delivering another high quality project to the FDOT and to the South Florida community! Kudos to the entire project team! #ontimedelivery #safetyfirst #safetyculture #quality #bestservice #lead #community #project #teameffort
Nov 07 2022
The Underline Phase 2 project recent held its monthly mass safety meeting. Safety always comes first at LEAD Every project conducts monthly mass safety meetings where the team discusses upcoming safety challenges, performs training and recognizes outstanding safety performances. Our organization, from its ownership, management and every supervisory and craft personnel, has a Safety First mindset. LEAD's team members carry their day to day duties with the strong belief, tools and training to prevent every accident. The hard work and results obtained towards working accident free on every jobsite, one day at a time, is fostered and recognized in multiple ways by the LEAD organization. #Safetyfirst #Safety #LEADEngineeringContractors #SafelyDeliveringQualityProjects #People #Integrity #Innovation #Excellence
Oct 12 2022
The LEAD team is rapidly advancing towards successfully delivering the Underline Phase 2 Design Build project for the Miami Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works. The project will add 2.14 miles of improvements running within or parallel to the County’s Metrorail Right-of-Way and include separate paved off-street bicycle and pedestrian paths, landscaping – including over 1,000 new trees and 100,000 new plants -, lighting, street furniture, multiple amenities, wayfinding signage, intersection safety improvements, and pavement markings. The entire LEAD team, including our design partner ,A&P Engineers a CHA Company, and all subcontractors, is delivering another high quality project and is honored to perform this project for the enhancement of our great Miami Dade County community. #LEAD #BestService #People #Integrity #Innovation #Excellence #Underline #team #design #community #transportation #quality #engineers #safety #FriendsoftheUnderline #Miami #miamidadecounty #southflorida #construction #designbuild #florida
Jul 20 2022
The LEAD team is installing 24 precast concrete beams, 62.5 FT long and weighing up to 88,000 LBS, as it builds the extension of the Henry Kinney Tunnel and creates the platform for the new Plaza around the Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
May 27 2022
The LEAD team is making solid progress on the construction of the FDOT State Road 5 (US-1) from SR 862 (I-595) to SR 842 Broward Boulevard Project. The improvements include rehabilitating the structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and life safety components of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel; milling and resurfacing SR 5/ US-1 from Rio Vista Boulevard to south of the Tunnel; installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along SR 5/US-1, extending the Tunnel top to accommodate a pedestrian plaza which will include new fountains, seating facilities, redesigned brick pavers, artificial turf and landscaping installation, and reconstructing the intersection of Las Olas Boulevard at SE 6th Avenue. LEAD continues to deliver the Best Service! #transportation #construction #team #community #leadership #best #service #leadcorevalues #people #integrity #innovation #excellence
May 02 2022
The LEAD team has delivered the Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility (GGMTF) and made FDOT and Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works’ vision a reality. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the GGMTF had opening remarks by FDOT District Six Secretary Stacy Miller, P.E., Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 2 Jean Monestime, Miami-Dade County DTPW and CEO Eulois Cleckley, Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 5 Eileen Higgins, and by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Steven Abrams. This state of the art facility includes modern amenities and combines multiple modes of transportation including rail, vehicles, buses, bicycles, pedestrian and other transportation services. The project includes all sitework, underground utilities, roads and ramps connecting to I-95 and adjacent state roads, new intersections, covered walkways, bicycle lanes, a pedestrian bridge connecting the GGMTF with SFRTA commuter Tri-Rail Station, a 10,900 SF transit hub facility, driver’s lounge, passenger waiting areas and restrooms, and includes a 954,868 SF parking garage with capacity for 2,375 vehicles, offering high connectivity and convenience for all users within the great South Florida Community. The LEAD team is proud to once again deliver the Best Service and successfully complete this landmark facility to improve transportation in South Florida. We recognize all LEAD project team members, including the prime designer A&P Consulting Transportation Engineers and all other design and construction related partners for their contribution towards delivering this landmark facility that will improve transportation mobility and serve our community for generations to come. #transportation #construction #team #design #designbuild #community #leadership #best #service #leadcorevalues #people #integrity #innovation #excellence
Mar 21 2022
The LEAD team is making solid progress on the Underline design build project. The Underline Phase 2 will add 2.14 miles of improvements running within or parallel to the County’s Metrorail Right-of-Way and include separate paved off-street bicycle and pedestrian paths, landscaping – including over 1,000 new trees and 100,000 new plants -, lighting, street furniture, multiple amenities, wayfinding signage, intersection safety improvements, and pavement markings. The entire LEAD team is delivering another high quality project and is honored to perform this project for the improvement of our community
Mar 04 2022
LEAD keeps moving forward with the construction of the FDOT State Road 5 (US-1) from SR 862 (I-595) to SR 842 Broward Boulevard Project. Kudos to the entire project team, a true partnership of the FDOT, CEI, EOR and LEAD's team members, to overcome challenges and be recognized by the community to be a good neighbor building the future infrastructure in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The improvements include rehabilitating the structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and life safety components of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel; milling and resurfacing SR 5/ US-1 from Rio Vista Boulevard to south of the Tunnel; installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along SR 5/US-1, extending the Tunnel top to accommodate a pedestrian plaza which will include new fountains, seating facilities, redesigned brick pavers, artificial turf and landscaping installation, and reconstructing the intersection of Las Olas Boulevard at SE 6th Avenue.
Dec 06 2021
Today, we celebrated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Underline Phase 2 project. This design build undertaking is moving forward at a rapid pace. Upon completion, the Underline will be the greatest linear park in the nation to be enjoyed by our great Miami-Dade County community. The Underline Phase 2 project will add 2.14 miles of improvements running within or parallel to the County’s Metrorail Right-of-Way and include separate paved off-street bicycle and pedestrian paths, landscaping – including over 1,000 new trees and 100,000 new plants -, lighting, street furniture, multiple amenities, wayfinding signage, intersection safety improvements, and pavement markings. The LEAD team is honored to perform the design-build efforts for the improvement of our community. Blessed to have State of Florida, Miami-Dade County and City of Miami leadership supporting Meg Daly’s Friends of The Underline initiative and attending the ceremony.
Oct 16 2021
LEAD was honored by the Cuban American Association of Civil Engineers (CAACE) with the 2021 Special Project Award for the delivery of the state of the art Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility project. We thank the CAACE for this coveted recognition and are grateful to the FDOT and MD-DTPW for the opportunity to deliver this successful design build project. We recognize all LEAD project team members, A&P Consulting Transportation Engineers and all other design and construction related partners for their contribution towards delivering this landmark facility that will improve transportation mobility and serve our community for generations to come.
Sep 30 2021
For the second year in a row, LEAD has been recognized by the prestigious South Florida Business Journal as one of South Florida’s Fastest Growing Companies. LEAD has been selected based on its demonstrated growth over the past three years successfully performing on traditional bid build, design build, and construction management projects. Thankful to every one of our team members, clients, design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. At LEAD, we remain pleased but not satisfied. We look forward to continued growth by consistently providing the Best Service in the construction industry following our core values: People, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.
Sep 20 2021
LEAD looks forward to delivering another successful design-build project in our community as described in the Miami Herald article shown below and published this week. Together with our partners at A&P Consultant Transportation Engineers (www.apcte.com), the prime designer on this world class facility, we are excited to work with MDTPW, Friends of the Underline, and all other stakeholders. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article254147703.html
Sep 16 2021
The LEAD team is starting the construction of the FDOT State Road 5 (US-1) from SR 862 (I-595) to SR 842 Broward Boulevard Project. The improvements include rehabilitating the structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and life safety components of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel; milling and resurfacing SR 5/ US-1 from Rio Vista Boulevard to south of the Tunnel; installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along SR 5/US-1, extending the Tunnel top to accommodate a pedestrian plaza which will include new fountains, seating facilities, redesigned brick pavers, artificial turf and landscaping installation, and reconstructing the intersection of Las Olas Boulevard at SE 6th Avenue. LEAD's team looks forward to working with all stakeholders and to continue delivering the Best Service!
Sep 03 2021
The Underline Phase 2 Design Build Project consists of approximately 2.14 miles of improvements running parallel or below the Metrorail that extends from SW 19th Avenue to SW 13th Street in Miami Dade County. The project is aimed at enhancing and improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Enhancements include new dedicated pedestrian and bicycle trails, landscape, and lighting. The amenities include native vegetation landscaping, way finding signage, plaza and recreational areas located adjacent to Simpson Park, Vizcaya Metrorail Station and between SW 17th and SW 16th Avenue. The LEAD team looks forward to continue delivering the Best Service and to successfully complete this project for the Miami Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Friends of the Underline and for all community stakeholders involved.
Aug 27 2021
LEAD is performing Construction Management services at the Doral Central Park being constructed for the City of Doral. At 82 acres, Doral Central Park will be the largest park in the city, and one of the largest in the region. It is envisioned to be a multi-generational destination park that seamlessly blend outdoor recreation, indoor recreation, and aquatics in a sustainable and community-centric way.
Aug 13 2021
LEAD (www.LEAD-EC.com) has been recognized by the prestigious ENR Magazine as one of 2021 ENR Southeast Top Contractors. Thankful to our team members, clients, design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. At LEAD we remain pleased but not satisfied. We look forward to continued growth by consistently providing the Best Service in the Industry following our core values: People, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.
Jul 30 2021
LEAD is moving forward on the FDOT District 4 I-95 / Copans Road Interchange Improvements project in Pompano Beach, FL. The bidwell bridge paver is in place, the dry run has been completed and the project team is ready to pour 300 CY to complete the southbound lanes. The improvements under this contract consist of reconstruction, widening, milling and resurfacing, bridge widening, sidewalk, drainage improvements including curb and gutter, shoulder gutter and storm water ponds, pipe desilting, construction of noise walls, retaining walls, pier protection barrier walls, express lane delineators, installation of ITS conduits and equipment, signing and pavement markings, vehicle detection, ITS cameras, lighting, landscaping and interchange modification of on and off ramps along SR 9 (I-95). #transportation #interchanges #infrastructure #southflorida #florida #contractors #bestservice
May 25 2021
LEAD's Copans Road project team installed 20 precast concrete beams in two consecutive nights as it makes solid progress on the FDOT District 4 I-95 / Copans Road Interchange Improvements project in Pompano Beach, FL. The LEAD team is working hand in hand with the FDOT team and on track to deliver another successful project ahead of schedule! #transportation #interchanges #infrastructure #southflorida #florida #contractors #bestservice #heavycivil #construction #leaders
Apr 29 2021
LEAD has completed the erection of the new Pedestrian Bridge at the state of the art Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility project being performed for the FDOT and MDTPW. The pedestrian bridge provides direct connectivity from the new Parking Garage to the existing Tri Rail Station. The bridge is supported by 3 cast in place concrete piers and has a total of two structural steel spans with lengths of 134’ (90,000 LBS – 3 pieces spliced on site) and 113’ (76,000 LBS – 2 pieces spliced on site). Kudos to the project team led by Graham Smith for completing this operation safely and without a glitch!
Apr 19 2021
LEAD has completed another successful project for the FDOT D4 and the South Florida community! The LEAD project team, led by Uriel Lombardo, worked hand in hand with the FDOT team to deliver the bridge replacements and improvements of NW 136th Avenue at SR 84 Intersection Improvements in Sunrise, FL. The project was completed ahead of schedule while maintaining safe vehicular traffic and obtained an optimum CPPR score. Well Done!
Feb 17 2021
LEAD is on track to deliver the Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility Design Build project in Miami, FL, months ahead of schedule, to the FDOT D6 and to the Miami Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works. Proud of the project team, working accident free and maintaining an optimum CPPR, on this landmark state of the art facility to improve transportation in South Florida. LEAD's team members continue to deliver the Best Service!
Feb 08 2021
LEAD is making solid progress on the FDOT District 4 I-95 / Copans Road Interchange Improvements project in Pompano Beach, FL. The improvements under this contract consist of reconstruction, widening, milling and resurfacing, bridge widening, sidewalk, drainage improvements including curb and gutter, shoulder gutter and storm water ponds, pipe desilting, construction of noise walls, retaining walls, pier protection barrier walls, express lane delineators, installation of ITS conduits and equipment, signing and pavement markings, vehicle detection, ITS cameras, lighting, landscaping and interchange modification of on and off ramps along SR 9 (I-95). The LEAD team is working through the challenges with the FDOT team and on track to deliver another successful project!
Jan 19 2021
LEAD has successfully completed the FDOT District 6 US-1 project to perform roadway safety upgrades, drainage improvements and signalization along US 1 and the Metrorail Corridor in Miami, FL. Kudos to the project team led by FDOT D6, LEAD's Sebastian Reineri, subcontractors and suppliers who have completed this project months ahead of schedule for the benefit of our community.
Nov 24 2020
LEAD Engineering Contractors (www.LEAD-EC.com) is making solid progress on the FDOT D4 Copans Rd/I-95 Interchange project. LEAD's pile driving crew is shown here working next to active traffic and safely completing quality work ahead of the break. Happy Thanksgiving!#floridacontractors #construction #transportation #contractors #bestservice
Oct 06 2020
Excited to announce that LEAD Engineering Contractors has been awarded the $18M Underline Phase 2 Design Build project by the Miami Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works. The Underline will transform underutilized land below Miami’s MetroRail to connect communities, improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, create open space with restored natural habitats, encourage a healthy lifestyle, provide an easily accessible place to exercise, create a mobility corridor that integrates transit, car, biking and walking, and a canvas for artistic expression that will attract development along US1, and generate significant economic impact. The LEAD team, including prime designer A&P Consultant Transportation Engineers, subconsultants and subcontractors, look forward to working with MDTPW, The Friends of the Underline and all stakeholders to deliver a world class facility to our community.
Aug 04 2020
LEAD has completed another successful project for the FDOT D6 and the South Florida community! The LEAD project team led by Frank Serrano and Mario Jimenez worked hand in hand with the FDOT team, led by Ivan Hay and Dru Bardi, and with the BPA team, led by John Bolton, to deliver this 2020 FTBA Best in Construction award winning project to repair and rehabilitate the MacArthur Causeway Bridge. The project was completed ahead of schedule while maintaining both vehicular and marine traffic. Well Done! Mauricio Gonzalez, PE, CGC Fernando Sanchez Frank Serrano Eli Justiniano Sebastian Reineri Joanna Flores Eliseo Santamaria Sandra Franco Yohei Castro, CGC Billy Wood Kenyel Cruz #Leadengineeringcontractors #bestservices #safetyleadership #awardwinners #contractors #southflorida #florida #floridaconstruction
Jul 08 2020
LEAD has been recognized as one of South Florida’s Fastest Growing Companies by the South Florida Business Journal. LEAD has been selected based on its demonstrated growth over the past three years. Thankful to our team members, clients, design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. At LEAD we remain pleased but not satisfied. We look forward to continued growth by consistently providing the Best Service in the Industry following our core values: People, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.
Jun 18 2020
LEAD has been recognized with the 2020 Best in Construction Award - Bridges - by the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA). These awards are voted by the FDOT and are meant to highlight those companies and individuals who worked on the most innovative, complex, and impactful projects around the state each year. We are thankful to the partnership with FDOT, BPA and with all other stakeholders in making this challenging project an award winner. Kudos to LEAD's @Frank Serrano and Mario Jimenez, who provided The Best Service, and led the project team to success!
Dec 10 2019
LEAD delivered another successful project for our client, the Florida Department of Transportation. Lead Engineering Contractors, LLC completed the FDOT District 6 Alton Road Improvements project ahead of schedule to obtain the maximum incentive bonus while delivering the best service (CPPR = 104) for our client and for the residents of the City of Miami Beach. Kudos to the leaders at FDOT(Dru Badri and Ivan Hay), Bolton Perez and Associates (Franche Perdomo and John Bolton), to our subcontractors and suppliers, and to the LEAD team (Daniel Oller, William Wood, Frank Serrano and Mario Jimenez) for a job well done!
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