Rmjm E.

Experience

• Senior Freelance Architectural, Structural & Technical Specialist Rmjm expert.org · Full-time Oct 2013 – Present 13 yrs Karachi, Pakistan Since 2024, as an independent freelancer, I have expanded my professional expertise into a broad range of architectural, structural, BIM, shop drawing, construction documentation, and technical drafting disciplines, working with clients and project teams on projects of varying scales and complexity.
  
  Building on more than two decades of experience in architectural drafting, structural detailing, precast infrastructure, bridges, BIM, and shop drawings, I now provide multidisciplinary technical documentation covering Wood/Timber, Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete/RCC, Precast Concrete, and Light-Gauge Steel structures.
  
  My architectural experience includes preparation of Construction Documents (CD), Design Development (DD), permit/approval sets, presentation drawings, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, renovation drawings, and complete construction drawing packages.
  
  I have also expanded into mechanical and machinery drafting, preparing detailed technical drawings and documentation for machinery, equipment, components, assemblies, fabrication, and manufacturing requirements.
  
  My current freelance work includes:
  
  • Architectural CD & DD Drawing Sets
  • New Construction & Renovation Drawings
  • Site Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations & Sections
  • Structural Wood / Timber Drafting & Detailing
  • Structural Steel Drafting & Detailing
  • RCC / Concrete Structures
  • Precast Concrete Shop & Fabrication Drawings
  • Precast Bridges & Infrastructure
  • Structural Framing & Reinforcement Drawings
  • Light-Gauge Steel Framing
  • Shop, Fabrication & Erection Drawings
  • BIM / Revit Modeling & Documentation
  • PDF, Sketch & Markup to CAD / Revit
  • Mechanical & Machinery Drawings
  • Manufacturing & Fabrication Documentation
  • 3D Modeling and Technical Visualization
  
  As a freelancer, I have worked with clients from different markets and adapted my drafting and documentation standards to meet project-specific requirements, consultant information, construction methods, fabrication requirements, and client standards.
  
  My earlier career provided deep specialization in precast, bridges, infrastructure, transportation, airports, railways, tunnels, barriers, walls, and large-scale construction projects. My current freelance career has broadened this foundation into a versatile multidisciplinary technical skill set, allowing me to work across architecture, structural engineering documentation, BIM, fabrication, and mechanical drafting.
  
  In addition to my individual capabilities, I continue to work with a professional team of engineers, architects, and experienced drafters, enabling us to support both individual assignments and large-scale projects requiring multiple drawing packages and technical disciplines.
  
  Today, I bring together 24+ years of professional experience, specialized infrastructure knowledge, multidisciplinary drafting expertise, BIM capabilities, and practical construction documentation experience to deliver clear, accurate, coordinated, and professional technical drawing
• Senior Shop Drawing Specialist / BIM Modeling Specialist – Precast Infrastructure & Bridges Jersey Precast · Full-time Apr 2013 – Oct 2024 11 yrs 6 mos Karachi, Pakistan Worked for a multinational organization as a Shop Drawing Specialist and BIM Modeling Specialist, specializing in the preparation, coordination, and development of detailed shop drawings and BIM models for precast concrete, infrastructure, bridges, transportation, and large-scale construction projects.
  
  During this period, I gained extensive specialized experience in converting engineering designs and project requirements into accurate fabrication, shop, erection, and construction drawings, as well as coordinated BIM models for complex precast and infrastructure projects.
  
  My project experience included precast bridges, bridge barriers, parapets, precast walls, retaining walls, precast houses, parking structures and parking areas, airports, railway infrastructure, tunnels, transportation facilities, and other major infrastructure works.
  
  Responsibilities included preparation and coordination of:
  
  • Precast Concrete Shop & Fabrication Drawings
  • Precast Bridge Components
  • Bridge Barriers & Parapets
  • Precast Walls & Retaining Walls
  • Precast Structural Components
  • Precast Houses & Building Systems
  • Parking Structures & Parking Areas
  • Airport Infrastructure Components
  • Railway Infrastructure & Transportation Projects
  • Tunnel Construction & Precast Components
  • Reinforcement & Rebar Detailing
  • Embedded Plates, Connections & Anchors
  • Lifting & Handling Details
  • Erection & Installation Drawings
  • Production / Manufacturing Drawings
  • Assembly & Coordination Drawings
  • BIM Models and Construction Documentation
  
  Worked closely with engineers, architects, structural designers, BIM coordinators, project managers, manufacturers, fabricators, and construction teams to coordinate design information and resolve technical and drawing-related issues.
  
  Developed and coordinated 3D BIM models and detailed 2D documentation, maintaining consistency between the model, shop drawings, schedules, fabrication information, and construction requirements.
  
  This role provided extensive experience working on large-scale multinational projects, where accuracy, coordination, drawing standards, revision control, constructability, and delivery schedules were critical.
  
  Over these 10 years, I developed specialist-level expertise in precast concrete detailing, bridge and infrastructure drafting, BIM modeling, shop drawings, fabrication documentation, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
  
  This experience forms a major part of my 24+ years of professional career, allowing me to understand not only how to draft a drawing, but also how drawings and BIM models are used for engineering coordination, fabrication, production, erection, and construction.
• DRAFTMAN and Project Coordinator Osmani & Company (Pvt.) Ltd. · Full-time Apr 2013 – Apr 2014 1 yrs Karachi, Pakistan Joined a large professional organization in Karachi as an Architectural & Structural Draftsman, working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to architectural and structural drawing production for company projects.
  
  Prepared and updated architectural plans, site layouts, floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, construction details, structural framing plans, foundation layouts, beam and column layouts, slab details, and reinforcement drawings using AutoCAD.
  
  Worked from architectural designs, structural engineering information, consultant drawings, specifications, site information, and project markups to develop accurate and coordinated construction documentation.
  
  Collaborated with architects, engineers, project teams, and other technical departments to coordinate architectural and structural information, incorporate revisions, resolve drawing discrepancies, and maintain consistent drafting standards.
  
  Worked within a structured corporate environment with established CAD standards, drawing procedures, document control, revision management, and project coordination processes.
  
  This position provided valuable experience working on larger and more complex projects, strengthening my ability to manage detailed drawing packages, coordinate multidisciplinary information, work to project deadlines, and maintain accuracy across multiple drawings.
  
  The experience further developed my professional capabilities in architectural drafting, structural drafting, construction documentation, technical detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination, building on my previous experience and preparing me for increasingly senior technical roles.
• draftman architectecure and structure smk associates · Full-time Apr 2004 – Feb 2013 8 yrs 10 mos Karachi, Pakistan Progressed from an Architectural & Structural Draftsman to Head of the Architecture Department, taking responsibility for architectural drafting, design documentation, 3D visualization, BIM modeling, and coordination of architectural projects.
  
  Prepared and managed site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, architectural details, construction drawings, structural layouts, foundation plans, framing plans, and detailed construction documentation using AutoCAD.
  
  Expanded my expertise into 3D modeling and BIM, developing architectural models and project documentation using ArchiCAD and Autodesk Revit. Produced 3D models, architectural presentations, coordinated views, and BIM-based drawing packages.
  
  As Head of the Architecture Department, I was responsible for coordinating drafting work, reviewing drawings, assigning tasks, maintaining drawing standards, managing revisions, and coordinating architectural information with structural and other project requirements.
  
  This period significantly expanded my technical and management experience, combining 2D CAD drafting, architectural design documentation, 3D modeling, BIM, structural coordination, and team leadership.
  
  Through these years, I developed the expertise required to handle increasingly complex projects and larger drawing packages, establishing the foundation for my later work in precast concrete, bridges, infrastructure, structural detailing, shop drawings, BIM, and large-scale project coordination.
• architecture draftman Enarco International · Full-time Apr 2003 – Apr 2004 1 yrs Karachi, Pakistan Progressed into the role of Architecture Draftsman, developing detailed architectural drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD. Prepared floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, layouts, architectural details, and presentation drawings based on architectural concepts, sketches, and project requirements.
  
  Worked on drawing revisions, dimensions, annotations, layouts, plotting, and maintaining professional CAD drafting standards. This role strengthened my practical understanding of architectural design, construction documentation, and coordination between drawings and actual building requirements.
  This experience became an important step in my professional development, expanding my capabilities beyond basic CAD operation into professional architectural drafting and project documentation.
• Autocad Operator Aftab and associates · Full-time Mar 2002 – Apr 2003 1 yrs 1 mos Karachi, Pakistan Started my professional drafting career in 2002 as an AutoCAD Operator, developing a strong foundation in 2D CAD drafting and technical drawing production.
  
  My responsibilities included preparing and modifying architectural and structural drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, layouts, and construction drawings based on sketches, design information, and project requirements.
  
  This early experience developed my understanding of technical drafting standards, drawing accuracy, dimensions, annotations, layers, plotting, revisions, and construction documentation.
  
  Working directly with AutoCAD from the beginning of my career gave me a strong practical understanding of how professional drawings are developed and used throughout the construction process.