Jorge L. Mora, Assistant Director, Capital Improvements

Miami native and longtime public servant Jorge Mora is the Assistant Director of Capital Improvements for the City of Miami. In this capacity, Jorge directs the planning, design and construction processes for new and renovated facilities and infrastructure projects that protect and enhance public resources, as well as private property.  These projects include roads, canals, bridges, public marinas, parks, police stations, fire stations, community centers, coastal infrastructure and climate resilience plans.      

Prior to joining the City’s Office of Capital Improvements, Jorge worked for Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department for two decades.  In that time, he would come to lead the operations division and a workforce of over 1,600 employees and a budget of $100 million covering 270 park sites and over 14,000 acres. 

Jorge has a B.A. in Economics and a College of Business Project Management Certificate from Florida International University.  He is a professional member of national association, Construction Specification Institute (CSI) as a Certified Construction Contract administrator.