Mohammad Rafiqi

Experienced Senior Civil & Architectural Draftsman with 15+ years in the Construction and Infrastructure industry, including 13 years in Saudi Arabia. Proven track record in delivering precise drafting solutions for high-rise buildings, commercial complexes, residential towers, and major road infrastructure projects. Expertise spans civil and architectural drawings, shop drawings, reinforcement detailing, and as-built drawings in full compliance with international standards.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office, with a strong ability to interpret complex engineering designs and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across all project phases. Known for exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and consistently meeting project deadlines in fast-paced, high-demand environments.

Sr. Civil/Architectural Draftsman at AL-KIFAH CONTRACTING COMPANY (2023-12 – Present)

Project: Dar Al Hijrah Package-02, Madinah. Project Value: 690 Million SAR. Client: RUA Al-Madinah Holding. Consultant: Saud Consultant.

• Prepare and develop detailed architectural and structural drawings for high-rise building projects using AutoCAD and Revit (BIM).
• Produce shop drawings, GA drawings, IFC drawings, and as-built drawings in line with project specifications.
• Create and manage 3D BIM models for multi-storey buildings, ensuring accuracy and coordination across disciplines.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to resolve design clashes and ensure smooth project execution.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local authority regulations and international standards.
• Generate detailed sections, elevations, slab layouts, reinforcement details, and core layouts for high-rise structures.
• Support construction teams by incorporating site changes, RFIs, and redline mark-ups into updated drawings.
• Conduct clash detection and coordination using BIM tools (Revit/Navisworks if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with Saudi building codes, municipality regulations, and client standards.
• Lead and supervise junior draftsmen, review their work, and ensure quality and productivity.
• Assist engineers in design development, quantity take-offs, and material coordination.
• Prepare detailed layout drawings for core areas, staircases, façade, and structural elements in high-rise buildings.
• Preparation of detailed construction drawings (Foundation [Pile Foundation, Raft, Combined Footing, and Isolated Footing], Column, Shear Wall, Beam, Slab, Retaining Wall, and Water Tank, Manholes).

Sr. Civil/Structural Draftsman at AL-KIFAH CONTRACTING COMPANY (2020-10 – 2023-11)

Project: AMAAD Business Park, Dhahran. Project Value: 1.8 Billion SAR. Client: AMAAD. Consultant: Wood Al Hejailan M/S Wood Al Hejailan (A world renowned American Managed Company).

Civil Draftsman at AL-KIFAH CONTRACTING COMPANY (2017-10 – 2020-10)

Project: Saudi Aramco JEC Commercial Port (Onshore), Jizan. Project Value: 1.5 Billion SAR. Client: Aramco. Consultant: Turner.

• Preparing all types of drafting work like Shop Drawings, As-built drawings, changing in the issue for construction (IFC) drawings according to Technical Query (TQ) & Field Change Document (FCD), working drawing as needed for site execution with all related details.
• Taking off Quantities for civil & Architectural items as per plan.
• Structures Work: Preparing drawings as per design manual & site conditions fixing invert levels with grade slope for details box culvert, Pipe culvert & utility duct other related elements.
• Quantities: embankment compaction sheets as per cross-section & bar bending schedule (BBS). Alter and make necessary changes in all drawings as per site conditions.

Civil & Arch Draftsman at ALKIFAH CONTRACTING COMPANY (2013-04 – 2017-10)

Royal Commission Infrastructure Projects (Jubail & Yanbu). Project Value: 475 Million SAR. Consultant: Bechtel.

General Draftsman at APM CONSULTANTS, MUMBAI (2012-05 – 2013-03)

Draftsman at MODERN CONS & CONSULTANCY (2010-12 – 2012-04)

• Preparation of Plans, Elevations, Section, and 3D Drawings.
• Preparation of Center line plan and Drawings.
• Preparation of Planning Hotel's Bungalow, Residency Commercial Complexes.
• Preparation and Calculation of Carpet & Built-up Area.
• Preparation of Working Drawings Details.

Diploma in Civil Engineering – Al-Kabir Polytechnic (2012)

Intermediate – J.A.C Board (2009)