KAI 360 Construction Services (360 CS) announces the hiring of seasoned industry leader Wenguel Yohannes, AIA, NOMA as Senior Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth, TX office.
In her new role at KAI, Wenguel will play a pivotal role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives, ensuring the seamless execution of projects from inception to completion while upholding the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
“We are thrilled to welcome Wenguel to our firm,” said KAI 360 CS President Bruce L. Wood, PE. “Her deep-rooted industry experience, coupled with her leadership roles in prominent industry organizations, perfectly aligns with our commitment to excellence and innovation in building design, construction and program management.”
With over 16 years of extensive experience in architecture, project and construction management, Wenguel brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in delivering successful projects. As a registered architect, Wenguel possesses a unique blend of technical knowledge, design proficiency, and project management skills, making her a valuable asset to our 360 CS team. In addition to being an architect, she brings extensive healthcare, higher education, multifamily, cultural center, hospitality and senior living market experience having worked from the initial stages of programming through construction in roles as a space planner and construction administrator.
Prior to KAI, she worked as a Construction Manager for Alamo Manhattan and as an Associate Principal and Sr. Project Architect at Page Southerland Page.
Select projects from her portfolio include:
- Cone Health MedCenter Greensboro at Drawbridge Parkway – Greensboro, N.C.
- The University of Texas at Dallas Brain Performance Institute – Dallas, Texas
- Greenhill School Marshall Family Performing Arts Center – Addison, Texas
- Collin College Wylie Campus – Wylie, Texas
- CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital – Bossier City, La.
- Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center and Patient Tower – Tulsa, La.
Wenguel has been actively involved in various industry organizations, holding leadership roles that have enabled her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the field. Yohannes has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, and she is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Vice President of the DFW National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and Outreach Committee Member of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA).
“I am honored to join the team at KAI 360 CS and excited about the opportunity to contribute to its continued success,” said Yohannes “I look forward to leveraging my expertise and industry connections to lead impactful projects that exceed client expectations and contribute to the firm’s growth and reputation.”
When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two sisters and four nephews who also live in the DFW area; volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army; mentoring young adults; playing tennis and traveling.