Ethan Cowles

As a partner at FMI, Ethan Cowles has worked with both general and self-performing contractors helping them develop a strong understanding of the financial risks and rewards inherent to operational issues. Ethan helps these contractors consistently build a sense of project control, maximize productivity and minimize risk by implementing proactive management processes. Ethan’s trade knowledge and management experience help to identify problems and offer meaningful solutions. 

Ethan frequently writes and speaks on topics pertaining to construction operations and has earned an industry reputation for helping contractors focus on making the field successful while positively affecting margins. He also serves as the director of FMI’s Project Manager Academy. 

Before joining FMI, Ethan spent many years working his way up the construction ranks and held jobs as a carpenter, foreman, superintendent and project manager. During this time, he managed projects ranging from quick-turn tenant improvement projects to large land development projects. Ethan is a former United States Marine heavy equipment operator and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.