Raju Neermala

Structural hardware takeoff, estimating and AutoCAD drafting specialist with 7+ years of experience supporting U.S. wood-frame construction workflows. Experienced in structural threaded rod systems, Simpson and MiTek hardware, holdowns, straps, anchor rods, roof and floor framing, material takeoffs and project documentation. Skilled in AutoCAD, PlanSwift and MiTek Sapphire, with experience providing remote production support to construction and engineering teams.

Interested in project-based, overflow or long-term remote opportunities with U.S. and Canadian companies.

Structural Lumber, Hardware Takeoff & Drafting Specialist at Remote / Freelance (2019-01 – Present)

• Prepare structural hardware takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings.
• Perform Simpson and MiTek hardware takeoffs including holdowns, straps, clips, anchors, threaded rods and related fasteners.
• Develop and review AutoCAD layouts, hardware details, anchor-rod layouts and structural production drawings.
• Use PlanSwift to measure building components, calculate quantities and prepare organized estimating deliverables.
• Review framing plans, structural details and schedules for quantity discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Support roof and floor framing workflows and material schedules for U.S. construction projects.
• Provide overflow production capacity, revisions and QA/QC support for project teams.

Truss & Floor Design Experience at MiTek (2017-01 – 2022-12)

• Worked with MiTek Sapphire workflows for roof and floor truss design.
• Interpreted architectural and structural plans to support framing and design requirements.
• Coordinated framing components and reviewed design outputs for constructability.

JNTU university