Project Description
Software Developer Needed to Build PDF Drawing Takeoff Tool for the exterior building cladding Projects.
Job Description
I am looking to develop a software tool that can generate material takeoffs directly from architectural PDF drawings.
The program should allow the user to upload architectural drawings (PDF) and automatically or semi-automatically extract quantities such as:
Wall areas (square feet)
Linear feet of trims
Openings (windows and doors)
Export results to Excel
The tool should include a PDF viewer where the user can set the drawing scale and verify the takeoff results.
Required Features
Upload architectural PDF drawings
Ability to set drawing scale
Detect or trace wall areas
Identify windows and doors
Calculate square footage and linear footage
Export takeoff results to Excel
Simple user interface
Required Skills
We are looking for someone experienced with:
PDF drawing processing
Computer vision / image recognition
Python or C++ development
Libraries such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
CAD / drawing related workflows
Experience with construction estimating software is a big plus