Ryan Bonniwell - Partner

Partner

St. Paul, MN

651.414.6157

Ryan is a seasoned problem-solver in the construction industry, adept at addressing complex project challenges for architects and contractors. His diverse portfolio spans mixed-use, residential, medical, office, sports facilities, and parking structures, enabling him to excel in fast-paced environments with stringent budgetary constraints. Ryan’s proactive approach allows him to anticipate needs and optimize project delivery. This client-centric focus consistently results in high satisfaction and long-term partnerships. By prioritizing client values and fostering clear communication, he has established ERA as a crucial partner in significant developments, including multi-block projects and 25-story high-rise towers.

Market Sector Lead for: Warehouse, Office (CO-lead)

What ERA value speaks most to you and why?

Team is the value that speaks most to me because the projects that are most successful and most enjoyable to work on are with the ones where we are working with great partners that have become friends.

Why did you choose Structural Engineering?

I appreciate the opportunity to express my creativity and see our designs take shape through construction.

What is the most unusual challenge you’ve helped solve on a project and how did you solve/navigate it?

The Wayzata Bay project was built on a former swamp and needed to retain much of the stormwater that fell on the site before it flowed to nearby Lake Minnetonka. Because of the poor soil, ERA designed a pile-supported roadway system with structured retention basins below throughout the site. Site of the piles extended over 150 ft deep.