Ata Vahdat

Coquitlam, BC | +1(778)688-1370 | atavahdatpasha@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/atavahdat

Professional Summary

Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in piping systems and mechanical field execution, later transitioning into cost estimation and multidisciplinary project coordination. Experienced in industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects, including EPC and design-build environments. Proven ability to manage quantity take-offs, tender packages, and engineering deliverables. Recently exposed to Canadian construction workflows, safety culture, and site coordination routines.

Core Competencies

- Scope definition & EPC multidisciplinary coordination (mechanical, piping, civil, electrical)

- Cost estimation (mechanical, civil, infrastructure)

- Quantity take-offs & BOQ preparation

- Tendering, RFQs & bid coordination

- Construction planning & progress tracking

- Site execution, commissioning & field supervision

- Mechanical/piping systems & materials (ASME B31.3, API standards)

- Drawing and specification review

- Vendor evaluation & subcontractor management

- Languages: English, Persian, Azerbaijani | BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Professional Experience

LEGNO Millwork Inc, Port Coquitlam, BC

Construction Coordinator| May 2025 -– Present

· - Coordinate millwork installations for residential and commercial projects across Metro Vancouver

· - Review architectural/shop drawings and perform detailed quantity take-offs

· - Maintain project alignment by coordinating design, production, and installation teams

· - Monitoring on-site works for adherence to safety protocols and local construction practices

· - Support material delivery tracking and subcontractor schedules to reduce site delays

Namvaran (NPT), Tehran

Cost Analyst - Oil & Gas Projects | September 2024 – March 2025

· - Conducted capital cost analysis based on feasibility studies, license terms, and site conditions

· - Evaluated vendor quotations, market rates, and site conditions

· - Prepared cost reports and investment justifications for management and stakeholders

Project Coordinator - Paper Manufacturing Plant | June 2023 – September 2024

· - Coordinated engineering deliverables across mechanical, piping, civil, and electrical packages

· - Managed technical document workflows and integrated cross-discipline comments for the final issue

· - Performed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for utilities and infrastructure scopes

· - Monitored EPC progress (engineering, procurement, construction) and supported planning updates

· - Reviewed vendor proposals and supported value engineering initiatives with technical leads

Steam Engineering & Industrial Co., Tehran

Project Engineer - Petrochemical Project | September 2021 – June 2023

· - Coordinated detailed design, procurement, and construction deliverables for a major EPC project

· - Managed BOQs, MRs, and MTOs; circulated vendor documents among disciplines for technical review

· - Developed scopes of work (SOW) for consultants and supported field execution activities

· - Tracked project progress and construction milestones while monitoring budget performance

· - Conducted cost estimations and supported contract negotiations, achieving ~US$1M (0.1% of total CAPEX) savings through technical suggestions and benchmark updates

Cost Estimator - EPC Projects | April 2020 – September 2021

· - Prepared over 100 competitive estimates and detailed quantity take-offs for mechanical and civil scopes

· - Performed risk assessments and pricing analysis on tender documents and drawings

· - Developed internal rate databases, improving estimation accuracy and saving over US$ 200K

· - Reviewed subcontractor quotations and prepared commercial terms for bid submissions

· - Verified and approved contractor invoices totaling over US$ 20M across large-scale EPC projects

Petropars Group (POMC), South Pars Phases 13 & 19

Piping & Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor - Gas Refinery | April 2016 – April 2020

· - Supervised installation and commissioning of piping systems, including hydrotesting and flushing

· - Coordinated mechanical completion and punch list activities with QA/QC and construction teams

· - Ensured compliance with ASME B31.3 and client specifications during field execution

· - Monitored schedules and participated in client progress meetings to resolve on-site issues

Field Engineer & Construction Estimator - Gas Refinery | October 2013 – April 2016

· - Prepared isometric/shop drawings and material take-offs for piping and mechanical works

· - Supported field execution, test package development, and as-built documentation

· - Performed estimation and progress tracking for mechanical systems

· - Coordinated material control and resolved technical issues via RFIs and site queries

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

State University of Zanjan, Iran | October 2009 - June 2013

(WES-assessed as the Canadian equivalent of a Bachelor's degree)