Carlos Ortega

Senior Project Controls Analyst | Cost Management Leader | Forecasting, Change Management & Financial Controls | Large-Scale Infrastructure & Design-Build Projects

Miami, Florida, United States

About

Project Controls professional with 10+ years of experience leading cost management, forecasting, change management, and financial controls for large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and design-build construction programs. Currently serving as Cost Manager on PortMiami's Terminal G Program, supporting a $300M+ joint venture between Lemartec and NV2A. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, owner billings, cash flow management, financial reporting, change management, and executive-level project performance analysis. Experienced in developing project controls processes, mentoring team members, implementing reporting standards, and partnering with operations leadership to improve financial performance and decision-making. Project experience includes aviation, transportation, mixed-use development, sports facilities, cruise terminals, and data centers with combined program values exceeding $1B.

Experience

  • Lemartec Corporation, a MasTec company (Hybrid)
    • Sr. Project Controls Analyst
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Lead project controls and cost management functions for large-scale design-build construction projects, supporting executive leadership, project teams, and joint venture partners in the planning, forecasting, financial management, and successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs. Mentor and support developing project controls professionals while assisting in the standardization of project controls practices across the organization.

    • Project Controls Analyst III
      Feb 2026 - Jun 2026 · 5 mos

      Lead and execute all project controls functions. Serve as Cost Manager, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial performance reporting. Provide strategic financial analysis to Project Management, identifying trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities. Develop and maintain detailed project forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost-to-complete analyses. Prepare and present monthly financial reports to senior leadership. Manage owner billings, including SOV alignment, pay applications, stored materials, and change order integration. Support contract administration efforts related to cost control, REAs, and financial documentation. Projects: - New Cruise Terminal G Program ($300M+) for PortMiami working with Lemartec-NV2A JV

    • Project Controls Analyst II
      Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 · 6 mos

  • Resia (Full-time · 4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Sr. Project Controls Engineer
      Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Cost control, forecasting, management of cost. Review and approve invoices and subcontractor pay applications , work with project team to accurately represent impact of change orders. Prepare owner pay application. Prepare monthly progress reports for shareholders (cost allocation review, cost to complete analysis, estimate at completion analysis, project percent completion, budget variance analysis). Update and maintain staffing, labor, and equipment controls. Projects: Resia Golden Glades, Resia Dallas West, Resia Old Cutler

    • Project Controls Engineer
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Develop, implement and maintain cost controls, Provide centralized planning and scheduling. Estimation, budgeting and cost management for construction of garden style and midrise residential apartments in the FL, GA, and TX markets. Projects ($30M-$80M): AHS Coral Reef, AHS Pine Groves, AHS Landings at Tamiami, AHS Banyan Ridge, AHS Oak Enclave, AHS Tributary, AHS Memorial (Kensington Drive), Resia Biscayne Village (FDOT), Resia Old Cutler, Resia Pine Ridge

  • Department Manager at Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
    Mar 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

    As Department Manager for the Construction Services Department of UES-Miami oversaw ~$3 million in annual revenues. Supervised 30+ employees. Maximized long and short term profits for company/department. Interview, hire, train and evaluate department supervisors, technicians, and administrative staff. Attended client meetings, prepared proposals, invoices, and reports Enforced safety procedures, served as Radiation Safety Officer Major Projects: Esplanade at Aventura Mall Expansion, E6K77 I-95 Pavement Restoration, E6J53 Signature Bridge, Miami Beach Convention Center Expansion

  • Project Manager at Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
    Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 · 7 mos

    Project Manager for the Construction Services Department Prepare proposals, scheduling, FDOT Quality Control Radiation Safety Officer QC Manager for I75 S of SR50 to the Sumter County Line, E7K24. Working with Middlesex Corp. QC Manager for SR574, E7L46. Working with Cheyenne Associates QC Manager for Henry Drainage Canal, E7L77. Working with Crisdel.

  • Staff Geologist/QC Manager at MC Squared, Inc.
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Permitting/Utilities clearance, Scheduling, QC/QA Earthworks/Roadway/MSE Wall inspection, FDOT/GDOT, LIMS/MAC data entry, Construction Materials Testing, QC Manager, Project Management, Keep projects in compliance within Standards/Specifications, liaison between contractor/owner. Concrete field/lab testing, Soil Compaction Testing Asphalt testing, Pavement Coring, Soil Classification and proctors/moisture content/gradation Drilling/Standard Penetration Tests Vibration Monitoring Major Projects: QC Manager for the SR589-Veterans Highway Expansion (Tampa,FL), QC for St. Pete Clearwater Airport Improvements Project, QC for Valrico AWTP Expansion, QA for Snapfinger AWTF Expansion, QA for Fulton County Airport North Terminal Improvements Project