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Varsha Lagad, BIM Coordinator – Senior Architect

Varsha Lagad

BIM Coordinator – Senior Architect·Freelance,

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Architecture And Design, Architecture and Building

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 8 months

BIM Coordinator – Senior Architect

January 2024 - Present

Freelance,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

January 2024 - Present

• Project: DGII, AlWadi, KSA - Managed Revit setup, libraries, and BIM deliverables (RVT, IFC, NWC, DWG,
DWF); performed QA/QC, model audits, health checks, COBie and LOIN schedules; delivered construction
documentation & TIDP/MIDP for 50-100% SD/DD submissions aligned with BEP, AIR, EIR and BIM standards;
handled coordination and supported luxury villa project documentation in Dubai.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality BIM submission standards and UAE building regulations, with the
ability to align & manage BIM models and documentation to local compliance requirements. Developed
Responsibility Matrices (RACI) to define roles and deliverables for a project proposal.
• Integration of AI-based solutions to automate BIM coordination and management tasks, improving efficiency,
reducing manual effort and enabling focus on high-value project deliverables. Leveraged openBIM workflows
using IFC for model exchange, BCF for issue tracking and IDS & bsDD for structured information management,
interoperability and ISO 19650 compliant data exchange.

Company industry:
Media Production

Senior Engineer BIM

February 2023 - June 2024

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd,

Mumbai, India

February 2023 - June 2024

• Managed design & construction documentation review and BIM tasks for a high-rise residential towers project
including Revit project setup, created & managed parametric Revit family & template libraries, BIM model
maintenance ensuring compliance with company & BIM standards.
• Collaboration & Coordination: As a project administrator managed common data environment (CDE) on ACC
ensuring ISO 19650 compliant workflows, naming conventions and approval processes. Conducted technical
design reviews to ensure constructability, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Model management including BIM modelling for tender & GFC phases, QA/QC, model audits & health
checks. Performed coordination to ensure integration of structural & architectural elements.
• Conducted change management to identify changes in design and material quantities which allowed to
identify changes in concrete quantities for critical project insights and raise RFIs to streamline communication.
• Managed BIM issues using ACC issue tracking, assigning, monitoring and closing coordination issues &
maintained issue logs and dashboards to track progress and ensure timely resolution. Participated in weekly
BIM coordination meetings, driving resolution of clashes across disciplines.
• Provided training and support on BIM workflows & software tools to project team members.
• Projects worked on - Birla Niyaara, Worli and Aga Hall Estate, Mumbai.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Architect & BIM Professional

September 2020 - February 2023

Sanrachana Architects,

Pune, India

September 2020 - February 2023

• Designed and managed architectural residential, mixed-use, commercial design projects.
• Developed & implemented a BIM execution plan (BEP) in accordance with project requirements & standards
and created LOD 300 & LOD 350 BIM models for architectural and structural elements.
• Prepared construction documentation aligned with BIM models, including detail drawings, material quantity
takeoffs, and schedules. Created and managed Revit family & template libraries, multidisciplinary coordination,
4D simulation ensuring that BIM models meet project requirements.
• Performed clash detection using Navisworks and generated detailed coordination reports. Managed and
updated BIM models to reflect design and construction changes.
• Conducted site visits & material selections. Collaborated with engineers, consultants and contractors to
streamline project workflows. Provided training on BIM processes & software tools.

Company industry:
Architecture

Architect & BIM Professional

March 2019 - September 2020

Naiknavare Developers Pvt. Ltd.,

Pune, India

March 2019 - September 2020

• Designed high-rise residential, mixed-use and commercial architectural projects adhering to building codes,
authority guidelines & regulations and client briefs across various stages like concept, schematic, design
development, and construction documentation and conducted site visits.
• Managed architectural & structural modelling and detailing utilizing Revit for technical drawings production
including Revit project setup, family, templates and schedule creation as per the project requirement.
• Projects worked on - Eminence, 7 Business Square project, Nilaya Project C building, More property
redevelopment project, Baner 232 project in Pune.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Architect

May 2015 - February 2019

Ajay Kale Associates, Architects & Interior Designer,

Pune, India

May 2015 - February 2019

• Designed, and delivered diverse architectural residential, commercial and interior design projects.
• Created and managed architectural and structural Revit models, Revit families & templates libraries,
annotations, schedules & quantity take-off, detail drawings and construction documentation.
• Conducted site visits and ensured seamless coordination with clients, consultants and contractors. Utilized 3D
visualization and walkthroughs to bring concepts to life.

Company industry:
Architecture

Architectural Intern

June 2014 - December 2014

H. M. KADAM & Associates Architects,

Pune, India

June 2014 - December 2014

• Created architectural design, construction documentation and details for residential, commercial, institutional
& mixed-use projects using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, & Photoshop. Prepared & managed presentation
drawings and visited construction sites.

Company industry:
Architecture

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

October 2015

October 2015

Bachelor's degree, Architecture And Design, Architecture and Building

India

Skills

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Expert
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Expert
CLASH DETECTION
Expert
CLASH DETECTION
Expert
AUTODESK REVIT
Expert
AUTODESK REVIT
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Expert
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Expert
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Expert
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Expert
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUILDING MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUILDING MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
NAVISWORKS BIM SOFTWARE
Expert
NAVISWORKS BIM SOFTWARE
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Native Speaker

Marathi

Native Speaker

German

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
BIM Mastery Certification
Skillbind Education
Oct 2022
IGBC Accredited Professional
CII - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Apr 2017
Licensed Architect
Council of Architecture - India
Oct 2015
Autodesk BIM Management certification
Plannerly – Level 3 Information Manager ISO 19650 Expert
Become BIM Coordinator Certification
buildingSMART Professional Certification - Entry
buildingSMART International
Feb 2025
BSI's BIM Project & Asset Information Professional
BSI
Mar 2026