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Ethan Bernau Partner / Senior Project Manager

Since joining SOJ in 2004, Ethan has successfully delivered a wide array of capital projects for public agencies and community-based organizations, including several K-12 schools, sports and entertainment venues, community centers, urban parks, public safety facilities and municipal buildings. With a collaborative management style and a drive to improve local communities, his recent projects include overseeing the ongoing modernization program at Lumen Field and preparing facilities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. Ethan’s experience includes managing the design and construction of several K-12 school projects for Seattle Public Schools, including the Van Asselt School Addition/Renovation, Ingraham High School Addition/Modernization, Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, Cascadia Elementary School, and Olympic Hills Elementary School. His wide-ranging project portfolio also includes the Tukwila Justice Center, ShoWare Center Arena, Seattle Joint Training Facility, Duwamish River Habitat Restoration Project, and strategic planning and design management for the Seattle Central Waterfront Program. Ethan graduated from Yale University and received a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, Associate Design-Build Professional, and serves on the Seattle Sports Commission.

A native of Massachusetts and 20+ year resident of Seattle, Ethan enjoys spending time on the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and traveling with his family. Most weekends he can be found watching his kids play soccer regardless of the weather.