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PEOPLE // MULTIDISCIPLINARY LEADERSHIP

Our Team & Leadership.

A dedicated collective of professional engineers, licensed architects, and certified construction project directors shaping resilient built environments.

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Practice Governance: SEMAYI's consulting divisions are directed by registered Professional Engineers (PE), licensed architects, and certified Project Management Professionals (PMP). All technical calculations and municipal submissions are peer-reviewed under senior principal oversight.
Eng. Dawit Kebede, PE
Leadership
18+ YRS EXP

Eng. Dawit Kebede, PE

Managing Director & Principal Structural Consultant
M.Sc. Structural Engineering (AAU), B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE)

With over 18 years of pioneering leadership in Ethiopian building engineering, Eng. Dawit has directed structural consultancy for high-rise commercial towers, institutional headquarters, and industrial facilities across East Africa.

High-Rise Superstructures Seismic Engineering (EBCS/Eurocodes) Contract Arbitration
Arch. Selamawit Hailu, AIA
Leadership
15+ YRS EXP

Arch. Selamawit Hailu, AIA

Director of Architectural Design & Urban Planning
M.Arch (Milan Polytechnic), B.Sc. Architecture & Urban Planning, Licensed Architect

Arch. Selamawit brings a refined international design sensibility merged with deep cultural appreciation for Ethiopian urbanism. She leads SEMAYI's design studio in master planning, facade engineering, and contemporary civic aesthetics.

Urban Master Planning High-Performance Facades Biophilic Architecture
Eng. Tewodros Assefa
Structural Engineering
12+ YRS EXP

Eng. Tewodros Assefa

Lead Structural Engineer
M.Sc. Structural Dynamics, B.Sc. Civil & Structural Engineering

Specializing in computational finite element modeling, foundation-soil interaction, and post-tensioned concrete slabs, Eng. Tewodros guarantees the mathematical rigor and constructability behind every SEMAYI structural blueprint.

Finite Element Modeling (ETABS/SAFE) Deep Piled Foundations Post-Tensioned Slabs
Yohannes Bekele, PMP
Project Management
14+ YRS EXP

Yohannes Bekele, PMP

Head of Project Management & Construction Supervision
PMP Certified, M.Sc. Construction Management, B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Yohannes commands on-site quality assurance, schedule governance, and FIDIC contract administration. His vigilant oversight ensures contractor compliance and zero compromise on safety or materials.

FIDIC Contract Administration CPM Scheduling & Earned Value QA/QC Audits
Marta Solomon, MRICS
Quantity Surveying
11+ YRS EXP

Marta Solomon, MRICS

Chief Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Manager
B.Sc. Quantity Surveying & Cost Engineering, Certified Cost Professional

Marta manages all aspects of cost planning, tender formulation, and contract valuation. Her precise financial modeling and transparent Bills of Quantities protect developer investments from cost inflation.

Bill of Quantities (CESMM/POMI) Tender Evaluation & Procurement Interim Valuations
Arch. Henok Girma
Architecture & Design
9+ YRS EXP

Arch. Henok Girma

Senior Project Architect & BIM Coordinator
B.Sc. Architecture, Autodesk Certified BIM Professional (Revit/Navisworks)

Henok champions multidisciplinary digital design coordination. He orchestrates complex Building Information Models, resolving architectural, structural, and MEP clashes long before site mobilization.

BIM 3D/4D Coordination Navisworks Clash Resolution Municipal Permit Documentation
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Practice at the Highest Standard of Technical Rigor

We are always seeking talented structural analysts, licensed project architects, and experienced resident engineers passionate about shaping Ethiopia's skylines.

Architectural structure
SEMAYI / CLIENT CONSULTANCY

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