# Yikai Qiao

> BIM Engineer | Yale Architecture | AEC Workflows | Space Planning

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/yikaiqiao

Architectural professional with a strong design foundation and experience in BIM, construction management, and workflow optimization. Passionate about applying technology to improve how buildings are designed, coordinated, and delivered.

## Work Experience
### Project Manager (Construction Systems & Digital Workflow) @ AlphaX RE Capital
Jan 2026 – Present | Cupertino, CA
• Managed bidding, subcontractor procurement, and contract negotiations across multiple single-family and multi-family residential developments
• Coordinated with architects and consultants to align construction drawings with field execution, constructability, and budget constraints
• Contributed to digital workflow optimization with Procore, streamlining documentation, cost tracking, and coordination processes

### Project Designer / BIM Specialist @ formX
Jan 2024 – Present | Sunnyvale, CA
• Developed high-fidelity BIM structural models and construction documents for 20+ residential and ADU projects, guiding pre-fabrication and on-site construction.
• Collaborated with the construction team to oversee wood cutting and prefabrication, ensuring high-precision component production.

### Design Associate @ Richard Turlington Architects Inc
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New Haven, Connecticut, United States
•	Created BIM modeling and construction documents for 10+ residential and institutional projects, including the complete construction set for a three-story residential project in Seaside, FL.
•	Conducted site visits, coordinated with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants through weekly meetings and site visits to ensure design alignment.

### Game Map Design Intern @ Tencent Games
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Shenzhen
Prototyped an in-game map for Delta-Force Mobile -- contributing to immersive world-building through research-driven level design. Collaborated with level artists during the technical process of modeling the map.

### Architectural Design Intern @ Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Shanghai, China
• Led the complete design process for a boutique store for fashion brand Comme Moi, from schematic designs, design development, to production of construction drawings.
• Engaged in discussions with product teams and material suppliers to refine and finalize the detailing of custom furniture pieces.

### User Experience Design Intern @ DiDi
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Beijing, China
• Participated in the development of ‘Bargain Function’, an in-app feature for the DiDi mobile app.
• Conducted comprehensive user research to identify existing pain points, effectively utilizing data to inform and enhance the design process.


## Education
### Master of Architecture - MArch in Architectural Design
Yale University

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Architecture
Soochow University (CN)


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yikai-qiao-9333ab1a0
- Portfolio: https://yikaiqiao.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13