Team Index

Ryan Meno

Senior Project Manager

Ryan Meno proves the adage that nice guys DO finish first. Everyone enjoys working with him because he is organized and smart with an even temperament that commands respect in an often stressful environment. Ryan earned a degree in construction management from the University of Washington in 1998. His promise & ability was recognized early with a scholarship from The Associated General Contractors as well as a membership in Sigma Lambda Chi, a national construction honor society.

Over his career, Ryan has gained valuable experience constructing a wide variety of exciting projects; both new construction and renovations, as well as structures of wood, steel, and concrete. Seldom do most people get the opportunity to work with such a likable guy. Ryan’s soft-spoken, even-tempered and methodical approach to his work makes it easy for him to plug into any project team successfully. During his years at Rafn, Ryan has made a rapid ascent in responsibility and project complexity. He has taken on Owner’s Representative, Construction Management and Project Management tasks on projects ranging from highly technical fiber optic switching stations to tricky occupied renovations and from award-winning sustainable affordable housing to high-end country clubs. His peers at Rafn value him for his willingness to always be ready to help, his collaborative nature in tackling challenges and his endless view of the glass as half full.

Years at Rafn
25
Markets
  • Multi-Housing
  • Commercial
  • Historic Renovation

Ryan's Recent Projects

Cambridge Apartments

This project is a substantial renovation and seismic retrofit of Seattle’s first concrete high-rise apartment building, a historic 1923, 10 story apartment building next to I5 in downtown Seattle. The building has 157 units of affordable housing and was partially occupied throughout construction.

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Seattle University Redhawk Center

Seattle University’s new entrance pavilion, athletic court, locker rooms, and amenities aim to enhance the gameday experience of the women’s basketball and volleyball programs to match those of their men’s counterparts (NCAA Title IX).

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Emerald City Commons Apartments

Emerald City Commons is a new mixed-use building that includes 61 affordable housing units, 5,700 square feet of commercial space, and parking. The retail space was created for Rainier Health and Fitness, a non-profit health organization. The building is comprised of 3 levels of wood framing over 1 level of concrete. The building was constructed to meet the Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard and received a Seattle City Light Built Smart Award.

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