محمد Muthahar

Progressed from Design Architect to Senior Architect role with project management responsibilities by
delivering 15+ residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, mall, and industrial projects from concept to
construction. Led multidisciplinary teams and managed full design lifecycles, ensuring alignment with client
vision, regulatory codes, and project goals.
Design Leadership: Delivered architectural design through concept, design development, and IFC
stages, achieving timely approvals with zero major redesigns.
Project Management: Managed full project lifecycles while leading cross-functional teams using
ASANA, boosting task tracking, project phases/ milestones, submissions and reporting to CEO.
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Resolved 95%+ of coordination issues across architectural,
structural, MEP, and interior teams.
Technical Oversight: Reviewed and approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals,
ensuring 100% compliance with codes and design intent.
Construction Phase Support: Provided construction-phase support through site inspections,
contractor collaboration, mock-up reviews, and execution issue resolution.
Document control: Maintained end-to-end document control, lessons learnt and QA/QC tracking,
ensuring submission version accuracy, and audit-readiness across projects.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Represented architecture team in client, contractor, and
stakeholder meetings, driving decisions, resolving site issues, ensuring smooth running of the project.
Regulatory Compliance: Obtained permits from regulatory bodies (DM, DDA, TRAKHEES, RTA,
DEWA, DCD) through proactive submission management, authority meetings and issue resolution
avoiding major redesign.
Feasibility & Early Planning: Delivered successful project ROI by providing feasibility studies, site
massing, and early-stage programming for optimized investment strategies for clients, developers.
Operations Management: Managed architectural office operations—overseeing staffing, vendor
selection, RFQs/RFPs, and internal workflow improvements.
Strategic Contribution: Contributed to strategic leadership discussions on business planning,
resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Led multidisciplinary design teams in delivering high-end architecture and interior projects from concept
through completion. Balanced creative vision with technical precision, driving quality and client satisfaction.
Project Delivery & Design Management: Delivered multiple architecture and interior design projects,
upholding design quality while ensuring on-time execution and alignment with client expectations.
Led and Coordinated drawing production and documentation across architecture and interiors; reviewed
technical details, submittals, mood boards, and design presentations to maintain project scope and
standards.
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Ensured seamless integration with structural and MEP teams
through detailed coordination, minimizing clashes and expediting site progress.
Supervised fit-out factory coordination, including drawing approvals, production tracking, and on-site
inspections to maintain build quality and schedule adherence.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and
contractors, ensuring clear communication and smooth running of project across all phases.
Supported the General Manager in strategic meetings, client presentations, and project planning,
contributing to informed decision-making and efficient stakeholder management.
Feasibility & Early Planning: Conducted feasibility assessments and efficiency reports that informed
space planning and investment decisions, boosting project ROI.
Authority Approvals: Navigated regulatory processes, managing NOC workflows and approvals by
liaising with authorities and community managers to address compliance issues proactively.
Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Coordinated procurement activities—leading RFQs/RFPs,
vetting vendors, sourcing materials, and managing invoicing—while ensuring design intent and budget.
Operations Management: Oversaw day-to-day office operations, optimizing resource planning and
team workflows for improved productivity and delivery timelines.
Business Development: Collaborated on business development initiatives—contributing to proposals,
client pitches, and strategic planning that expanded project pipelines.
Identified new growth opportunities through active industry engagement and helped strengthen the
firms market presence.

Worked across design and documentation phases on high-end residential, commercial, and turnkey interior
fit-out projects. Took ownership of detailed drawing packages, technical development, and coordination,
while supporting project leads in ensuring delivery quality and timelines.
Design & Documentation : Developed detailed design drawings including space planning, reflected
ceiling plans (RCPs), finishes, and lighting/electrical layouts in coordination with project scope and
requirements.
Produced technical joinery details, supporting approval processes and production workflows.
Collaborated with senior architects and interior designers to deliver complete IFC (Issued for
Construction) drawing packages on time with high quality, ensuring accuracy and design intent.
Software & Visualization: Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop for 2D/3D
technical documentation and presentation development.
Coordinated with the visualization team by providing accurate, clean models and input data to ensure
renderings reflected updated designs.
Coordination & Project Support: Worked closely with MEP consultants, architects, to resolve design
and technical coordination issues during pre-construction phases.
Supported FF&E selection in collaboration with senior interior designers; managed material approvals
and vendor alignments for aesthetics and budget.
Handled vendor communications for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs to support procurement and design.
Project Management Support: Assisted the Project Manager in QA/QC reviews.
Supported turnkey project execution by participating in drawing packages for tender, cost estimation
exercises, vendor shortlisting, material reviews, and shop drawing validations.

Design & Concept Development: Collaborated with senior architects on developing architectural and
interior design concepts, supporting with 3D modeling and production of IFC drawing sets.
Contributed to international project presentations by preparing design proposals, concept packages
client presentations and BIM documentation aligned with scope, regional requirements, for projects in
India, UAE and Muscat.
BIM & Documentation: Created parametric Revit families and developed LOD-compliant BIM models
for accurate coordination and documentation.
Conducted regular model checks and clash detection using Autodesk Navisworks, resolving technical
conflicts across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
Ensured BIM deliverables met internal and client-specific standards, throughout design phases.
Fit-Out Design & Coordination: Delivered detailed fit-out packages from concept through IFC,
coordinating with MEP teams and factory vendors to integrate technical requirements.
Led coordination of residential, retail, and office fit-out projects, managing multiple stakeholders and
ensuring all elements aligned with project timelines, quality benchmarks, and cost targets
Site Supervision & Execution: Conducted site visits to monitor progress, verify design
implementation, and resolve emerging issues during execution.
Coordinated with regulatory authorities to ensure smooth inspections, permit approvals, and
compliance with local codes and guidelines.
Oversaw fit-out module fabrication and ensured execution aligned with approved designs through
regular inspections and communication with production teams.

Indo Spanish in its collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation, for
waste collection, disposal and energy regeneration from waste, for the
city of Chennai as part of Singaram Chennai 2.0 concept initiated by
the Government of Chennai. Carefully applied the expertise in location,
planning & design of e-vehicles yards, support facilities & facilities
for the workmen, in strategic areas of the Chennai.

Design & development: Contributed to the full design process by preparing schematic design
packages, detailed joinery drawings, and GFC sets tailored to each projects scope and requirements.
Assisted in developing mood boards and FF&E presentations, supporting interior design teams in
aligning material choices and vendor selections with the clients brand and vision.
Produced immersive 3D visualizations and exterior/interior renders that enhanced communication with
clients and stakeholders, often helping accelerate design approvals.
BIM & 3D Modelling: Produced massing studies, spatial arrangements, and conceptual models
through use of Revit that informed early planning decisions.
Created and maintained Revit families and parametric components to support detailed model.
Project Coordination & Collaboration: Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams—MEP,
structural, and interior consultants—ensuring design continuity from concept to execution.
Supported senior architects in preparing tender documents, competition submissions, and client
proposals by coordinating drawings, visual assets, and supporting documentation.
Site & Execution Support: Conducted routine site visits to monitor construction progress and verify
execution against approved drawings and material specifications.
Assisted in generating site reports and checklists, and contributed to design compliance reviews in
collaboration with senior team members.
Addressed on-site design queries from contractors, for smooth resolution, minimizing project delays.