Architect with 9+ years of experience across architecture, interior design, and BIM-enabled delivery, including 7+ years in the GCC region delivering large-scale, fast-track projects. Experienced in end-to-end coordination from concept to handover, managing design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical BIM workflows. Known for leading regional developers and high-profile programs, managing large interior project spaces (over 1 million sq. m.), and ensuring compliance with client standards, ISO 19650 naming conventions, and regulatory submissions across the UAE and wider GCC.

Yuvaraj Manoharan

Architect with 9+ years of experience across architecture, interior design, and BIM-enabled delivery, including 7+ years in the GCC region delivering large-scale, fast-track projects. Experienced in end-to-end coordination from concept to handover, managing design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical BIM workflows. Known for leading regional developers and high-profile programs, managing large interior project spaces (over 1 million sq. m.), and ensuring compliance with client standards, ISO 19650 naming conventions, and regulatory submissions across the UAE and wider GCC.

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Architect with 9+ years of experience across architecture, interior design, and BIM-enabled delivery, including 7+ years in the GCC region delivering large-scale, fast-track projects. Experienced in end-to-end coordination from concept to handover, managing design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical BIM workflows.

Known for leading regional developers and high-profile programs, managing large interior project spaces (over 1 million sq. m.), and ensuring compliance with client standards, ISO 19650 naming conventions, and regulatory submissions across the UAE and wider GCC.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior BIM Architect - Interior Design at VivaV is a Status Rahman Marina Hotels and Service Apartments; Red Sea Hotels and Resorts; Shuraa Island; Saadiyat Rotana Hotel and Resort; Desert Rock Hotels and Resorts; Amaala Residences & Wellness Community Village; Triple Bay; Four Seasons Resort & R
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led technical and construction coordination using BIM workflows, ensuring deliverables met project requirements, client standards, and BEP compliance. Managed multidisciplinary coordination across architectural, structural, MEP, interiors, landscape, and specialist consultant outputs, resolving design clashes and improving constructability. Oversaw BIM workflow operations including design reviews, model federation, clash detection, issue tracking in ACC, and issue closure monitoring using BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud. Ensured ISO 19650 adherence for naming, data structuring, information exchange, and approval workflows. Prepared and published model assets, managed version control and data consistency in CDE, produced clash detection reports, ran model audits for LOD/LOI compliance and model health, and supported timely submissions to authorities (e.g., Municipality, Civil Defense, DEWA, RTA) across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Senior Interior Designer / Depa Interior Design at Interior Designer role listed with multiple entities (e.g., DHA Ramen / interior design department name not clearly separated)
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025
Contributed to concept design, FEED development, and preparation of design packages across project stages. Coordinated with clients and consultants to support meetings, design reviews, and approvals. Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination to ensure integrated outputs with internal teams and external consultants. Supported stakeholder and vendor coordination with the project management team for procurement and execution needs. Participated in BOQ preparation, material selection, and estimation activities; supported site coordination by responding to design queries and clarifications to align design intent with on-site execution. Assisted with design deliverables and compliance with BEP/MIDP and project deliverable protocols through the design lifecycle.
Junior Interior Designer at WBI Architects Pvt. Ltd., India
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Provided required drawings and details, attended site visits at key execution stages, and met vendors/consultants. Produced physical models and renderings, and supported the project design team across all stages to ensure coordinated delivery of completed design packages. Managed offshore design production for US and GCC-region projects, ensuring compliance with regional standards and codes. Coordinated with on-site teams to align design intent with construction requirements and resolve technical issues; handled regular coordination with clients and consultants supporting meetings, reviews, and design approvals. Performed model reviews and clash detection across disciplines to resolve inconsistencies; executed QA/QC checks on production drawings for accuracy, consistency, and project standard compliance. Developed and managed BIM models from LOD 100 to LOD 500 to support design, coordination, and documentation requirements.
Interior Designer at Taal Tech India Pvt. Ltd., India
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Supported design activities from April 2019 to December 2020, focusing on BIM-enabled interior design deliverables and coordination aligned with project standards. (Detailed tasks were not fully legible in the provided resume text.)
Trainee / Charged Voids at WB I Architects (India) (internship details; company name not fully clear)
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Internship/trainee experience including coordination across project design stages: preparing required drawings and details, visiting sites at execution intervals, meeting vendors and consultants, and making physical models and renderings. (Exact company name and scope were not fully legible.)

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor in Architecture
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Higher Secondary (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction