Josenrique Cueto, P.E.

Past President, Cuban American Association of Civil Engineers

Mr. Cueto currently serves as Vice President of Real Estate Development at UniCapital Asset Management  Group. UniCapital Assets is a real estate development firm specializing in mixed-use projects that  seamlessly blend residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. With a deep understanding of the  vibrant Miami landscape, the firm harnesses its expertise to create dynamic environments that reflect the  city’s diverse culture and lifestyle. Its innovative approach emphasizes sustainable design, community  integration, and cutting-edge amenities, ensuring that each project contributes to the city’s evolution  while enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The firm currently has over $200 million in ongoing  development projects.  

Prior to joining UniCapital, Mr. Cueto served as Deputy Director and Chief Project Delivery Officer for the  Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Mr. Cueto was responsible for  overseeing the entirety of the DTPW’s $6.2 billion capital improvement program, which included the  effectuation of Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program and improvements to the County’s  existing transit, roadway, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure. In addition to leading capital  improvements on behalf of DTPW, Mr. Cueto was responsible for the Department’s permitting functions,  transit-oriented developments, right of way acquisition, and other efforts. DTPW is the 15th largest transit  agency in the United States and the largest in Florida, also operating the largest roadway and bridge  network within the State.  

Mr. Cueto also served as the Deputy Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and  Economic Resources. In his role he was tasked with overseeing Miami-Dade’s Planning, Zoning, Building,  Code Compliance, Environmental Resources Management, Consumer Protection, and other Divisions  consisting of approximately 1,000 employees. The Department is tasked with providing a wide spectrum  of services to the public ranging from the issuance of building and environmental permits to the  development of infrastructure, comprehensive development master planning, and enforcement of Miami 

Dade County’s Code.  

Mr. Cueto also served as Interim Director for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, one of the  largest water utilities in the United States. He was responsible for overseeing the Department’s $750  million operating budget, more than 2,800 staff members, its $7.5 billion capital infrastructure  improvement program and other initiatives. Before becoming Interim Director, Mr. Cueto served as  Assistant Director for Planning and Regulatory Compliance. In his role, Mr. Cueto was responsible for  planning efforts associated with the utility’s long term multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program  with the objective of positioning the Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer Department as a Utility of the  Future. Mr. Cueto is also charged with leading the utility’s Regulatory Compliance, Development, and  Engineering/Construction Contracting programs.  

Earlier in his career, Mr. Cueto worked as an engineering consultant assisting public agencies with the  planning, assessment, design, construction, and permitting of infrastructure in the United States, Latin  America, and the Caribbean funded by the Interamerican Development Bank, World Bank, USAID, and  other agencies. Mr. Cueto’s previous experience also includes service as project manager for the City of  Coral Gables Florida, overseeing a variety of infrastructure projects.  

Mr. Cueto is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil  Engineering from the University of Miami along with a Master degree in Environmental Engineering from 

the University of Florida. Mr. Cueto also serves on the board of directors of several professional  associations, including the Miami-Dade Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineer (Past President),  Region VII of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, and the Cuban American  Association of Civil Engineers (Past President). Mr. Cueto is a member of Leadership Florida Connect Class  10.