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Keller Group
From high-rise development to marine and waterfront construction, our team delivers deep foundations, ground improvement, and grouting solutions tailored to the region’s challenging subsurface and groundwater conditions.
Based in Miami, Keller supports projects across South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and surrounding coastal communities. Our teams are experienced in working with high groundwater levels, coastal deposits, and densely developed urban environments.
Geotechnical expertise in Coastal Florida
South Florida presents unique geotechnical challenges that require specialized solutions. Keller’s Miami team has experience addressing:
- High groundwater tables and dewatering requirements
- Coastal and marine construction conditions
- Soft limestone and variable subsurface profiles
- Dense urban development and limited site access
By combining regional expertise with global resources, Keller delivers reliable, constructible solutions for complex coastal projects.
Award-winning projects in South Florida
In 2024, Keller received the Association of General Contractors South Florida Foundation Contractor of the Year award and the Real Estate Development Earthwork/Foundation Contractor of the Year award.
Industry involvement in Florida
Keller's Miami team is actively involved in organizations including the Association of Building Contractors, the Association of General Contractors, the Contractors Association of South Florida, the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Deep Foundations Institute, and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, supporting industry leadership across Florida.
Project spotlights in Miami and South Florida
Key contacts
Mike Meneses, PE, is a Branch Manager at Keller North America.
Mike leads operations, business development, pre-construction planning, and project execution throughout South Florida. With more than 20 years of construction and geotechnical engineering experience, Mike has managed over 150 projects involving auger cast piles, support of excavation systems, rigid inclusions, permeation grouting, deep soil mixing, and other specialty foundation solutions.
Since joining Keller in 2013, he has advanced through project management and executive leadership roles before being promoted to Branch Manager. In his current role, Mike oversees major geotechnical construction projects, mentors developing engineers and project managers, and works closely with clients to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective ground engineering solutions.
Mike earned both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Jose Delgado is Vice President of Pre-Construction at Keller North America.
Jose has over 20 years of geotechnical construction experience. He leads preconstruction strategy and project development efforts for Keller's Florida operations and previously served as Project Executive for Keller.
In 2024, he entered his most recent role as Vice President of Pre-Construction. Jose is a Professional Engineer for the State of Florida and holds a bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from Florida International University.
Featured projects
Infrastructure
PortMiami Terminal B
PortMiami trademarks itself as the “Cruise Capital of the World”, with more than 5.5 million passengers passing through each year. It is a thriving cargo port accounting for more than 300,000 jobs and a vital economic driver for the State of Florida.
Infrastructure
Miami 6-Arch Signature Bridge
Keller installs auger cast piles for the first FDOT project in over half a century, supporting a new bridge in Miami.
Tunnels and shafts
Port of Miami Tunnel
The Port of Miami Tunnel project consisted of a twin tunnel bored through the coral below the Port of Miami, Florida.
Residential
Aston Martin Residences
Keller’s multi-technique solution provides groundwater control and deep foundations for luxury high rise constructed feet away from Biscayne Bay.
Residential
The Estates at Acqualina
A test auger cast pile installed to a record-breaking 182.3 ft resulted in value-engineering production piles as part of the original bid, providing cost and schedule savings to the owner.
Residential
Oceana Bal Harbour
Keller provided the client with an on-time turnkey solution for a deep, large area excavation adjacent to the ocean with design-build excavation support, groundwater control, and deep foundations.
Residential
Ritz-Carlton Residences
Keller successfully completed the auger cast pile installation and service elevator pit excavation bottom seal on time and on budget.
Commercial
Met Square High Rise
Keller saved time by reducing the pile installation schedule from 14 weeks to 8 weeks and without disturbing ancient Tequesta Indian remains.
Institutional
Miami Children's Hospital
During the construction of the Miami Children's Hospital, Keller used multiple techniques while controlling construction disturbance to hospital operations, staff, and patients.
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