Atiq Zaman, P.Eng

Address: *****-*** ******, ******, **, V4N 5J2

Tel: 604-***-****(home), Cell: 604-***-****

E-mail: acgfg4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over 12 years of experience in engineering, field construction and cost estimating being

associated with oil and gas industry. And 12 years in project cost estimating and allied services

being associated with oil-gas and mining industries with special skills in pipeline and process

piping estimates. Experienced in creating all classes of estimates from concept screening through

control budget and have strong understanding of all construction trades. Demonstrates ability to

solve complex construction disputes, change orders, cost analysis, budget issues including

negotiation with owners and engineers. A good understanding of various project delivery

methods – General contract, EPC, EPCM & Cost plus.

SKILL

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Power Point, Outlook.

• Proficient in use of estimating software -SAGE Timberline, RS Means, Plan Sifts.

• Hands of training in pipeline welding and welding inspection.

• IAEA Level 3 Non-destructive testing in X-ray & Radiography. Level 2, Magnetic

particle and Dye-penetrant testing certified by Canadian govt. specification board.

EDUCATION

• B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

• Participated in number of overseas training/courses in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore,

India and acquired diplomas and certificates.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) – Registered with APEGS, Canada

• Member – Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)

• Member – Canadian Institute for Non-destructive examination (CINDE)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMEC Inc. Vancouver Mar.2012 to May 2014

Senior Project Cost Estimator

• Lead Estimator, Bell Mine Water Treatment Plant. BC (includes fresh & raw water

pipelines): Prepared AACE class 3 project cost estimates, authored Estimate plan, Basis

of estimate and power point presentation for internal and client’s review. Recommended

percentage of contingency based on analysis using Monte Carlo @Risk software.

• Diavik Diamond Mines, NT, Canada: Prepared feasibility Capital cost estimates and

carried out optimization studies for developing 2.2-km A21 dike at an operating diamond

project for the expansion of open-pit mining operations. Covered capital cost estimates

for civil, pipeline & piping including the scope of pumping system / stations.

• Leeville, Newmont, NV, Canada: Prepared feasibility estimates for the study and EPC of

a new ventilation shaft at an operating gold mine.

• Quintette re-start, BC, Canada: Prepared AACE class 2 detail estimates for EPCM of re-

starting an open-pit metallurgical coal mine.

• Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia coppers mine: Prepared feasibility capital cost estimates of

various segment of scopes. Studied various trades-offs of re-designed scopes, re-sizing of

equipment, labor productivity impacts, variance analysis, equipment cost optimization.

Created Power point presentations of the estimate for internal and management review.

• Red Chris Project, Imperial Metals Canada: Prepared AACE class 2 detail capital cost

estimates in detailed engineering phase. Covered Pipeline and piping scopes along with

associated mechanical and structural facilities.

Tetra Tech Company: Project Cost Estimator 2010 –2012

Deputed in Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon

• Lead Cost Estimator: Major Project’s Division, Cameco Corporation. Saskatchewan:

Prepared feasibility capital cost estimates for number sub-projects of Rabbit Lake mine

upgrades. The scopes as included are mine civil infrastructures, dewatering system, pump

& boiler stations and camp facilities. Prepared control budget risk modeling to determine

cost contingencies. Authored estimate plan and basis of estimates as part of client

deliverables.

• Lead Cost Estimator: Key Lake project, Saskatchewan: Prepared AACE class 3 capital

cost estimates for rebuilding of the Liquid ion exchange plant and Expansion of the

permanent camp at McArthur River site. Prepared control budget risk modeling to

determine cost contingencies.

• Cost Estimator: Cigar Lake Project, Cameco Corporation, Saskatchewan: Prepared

number of AACE class 3 and class 2 estimates from feasibility to detail capital costs

estimates for main shaft structure, ventilation system, surface run-off ponds and

permanent camps. Prepared control budget risk modeling to determine cost

contingencies. Authored basis of estimates as part of client deliverables.

Pipeline System Incorporated (PSI) 2008 –2010

Project Cost Estimator: Vancouver Office

Los Bronces, Anglo American, Chile: Evaluated technical and commercial bids of the

participating bidders for construction of a pipelines project at an operating copper mine.

Developed bid evaluation criteria, evaluated and compared bids, and recommended the

lowest responsive bid and presented reports to the management.

• Cero Copán, Cuero Resources, Peru: Created pre-feasibility capital cost estimates for

concept screening and preliminary budget approval for 340 km long Iron-ore slurry

pipeline followed by pipeline route reconnaissance survey. Prepared & presented reports

for management review. Created Power point presentations of the estimate for

management review.

Simandou pipeline Project, Rio Tinto, Guinea: Prepared AACE class 3 feasibility capital

cost estimates for an iron-ore slurry pipeline project in three different scenarios

depending on three different design criteria and scopes.

Cerro Capsule Project, Barrick / Kinross, Chile: Prepared feasibility capital cost

estimates for 22 km copper concentrate and 120 km water pipelines along with control

stations. Covered associated trade discipline of civil, structural and mechanical facilities.

Cobre Panama Project, Panama: Prepared AACE class 4 project screening and class 3

feasibility capital cost estimates for concentrate and reclaim water pipelines and the

associated facilities.

Alliance NDT Corp., Langley, British Columbia 2004 –2007

Position: Assistant Manager, Project

Prepared project costs estimates with detail of man-hrs., materials and indirect involved for the

projects. Developed non-destructive examination procedures for inspection of process plants,

piping & pipelines, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels.. Co-ordinated and supported the Transport

Canada audit team for routine audits; raved up and controlled the existing documents.

Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Company, Bangladesh

Position: Construction Engineer/ Senior Project Engineer (Construction & Project

Services Division)

Senior Project Engineer, Dhaka City System loss Improvement Project, 2000 – 2002: The

project was conceived for addressing the gradual growth of system loses in the company’s

gas distribution network system. Studied the reasons of the system losses in the networks

followed by extensive site visits to the customer premises for addressing the remedial

measures. Developed feasibility project report including project scope, cost estimates, project

schedule etc.

Senior Engineer, Pipeline Construction Department, 1997 - 2000: Prepared project

feasibility documents for number of gas transmission projects ranging from 8” to 24” dia.

pipelines. Prepared capital cost estimates with budget proposals. Assumed tendering

responsibilities from preparation of construction bids, evaluation of bid proposals through

to engaging construction contractors. Issued change orders and negotiated with

contractor(s) for settlement of physical and financial issues.

Project Engineer, Third Natural Gas Development Project, 1996 -1997: Evaluated

technical and financial bids for procurement of pipeline materials and equipment.

Project Engineer, Brahmaputra Basin Gas Transmission Project, 1993 - 1996: A high

pressure gas transmission cross country pipeline comprising of three segments, 24” dia. 120

km Ashugang - Elenga, 12” dia. 56 km Elenga -Tarakandi and 8” dia. 64 km Dhanua –

Mymensingh. Six major river crossings using HDD methods, SCADA, CP stations, metering

& regulating stations, valve stations, control offices were also included within the project

scope. Assisted the consultant creating material take off and developing the feasibility level

capital cost estimate, construction & Procurement bids, pipe material specifications, bill of

materials and price bid schedule.

In the second phase of the project, supervised and monitored construction at site,

ensured construction specification, health and safety regulations are being followed;

quantity surveyed, reviewed and certified contractor’s invoices and routinely prepared

project progress reports.

Project Engineer: Monohardi - Narshindi project, 1991 -1992: A 20” Dia. 1000 psig 41

Km cross-country pipelines with associated facilities and infrastructures. Provided full

support and coordinated between the contractor and the local authorities for right of

acquisition and requisition. Supervised and monitored pipeline construction at site, ensured

construction specification and safety regulations are being followed, quantity surveyed,

reviewed and certified contractor’s invoices and prepared project progress report.

Project Engineer: Ghorasal - Joydevpur project, 1989 – 1991: A 14” Dia. 1000 psig 68 km

cross country transmission pipelines with two major river crossing using open cut methods.

Scopes included among others district regulating stations, control stations, valves-stations,

cathodic protection stations, control rooms and number of hot tie-ins. Provide input into

pipeline engineering specifications, standards, and procedures Complete Material Take Offs

and associated Material Requisition Monitored costs during execution, start-up and

commissioning.

Field Construction Engineer: Savar Township Project, (1988 – 1989): Extension of

distribution pipeline networks in growing suburb city. Provided support to the contractor for

getting permits from the local authorities. Supervised and monitored pipeline construction at

site, ensured construction specification and safety regulations are being followed, quantity

surveyed, reviewed and certified contractor’s invoices and prepared project progress report.

Field Construction Engineer: Habiganj -Ashuganj project, (1985 -1987): A 12" Dia. 1000

psig 160 Km cross-country transmission pipeline with 10 km marsh lands. Major river

crossings, city gate stations, cathodic protection stations, valve stations and hot-tie ins. were

included within project scope. Supervised and monitored pipeline construction at site,

ensured construction specification, health and safety regulations are being followed, quantity

surveyed, reviewed and certified contractor’s invoices and routinely prepared project

progress reports.

As members of the negotiating committee of Petro-Bangla, I had the opportunity to negotiate

with the project team of UNOCAL 76, USA of their turn-key proposal for the execution of

600 km Western Region Integrated Gas pipeline project (Yr. 2000).

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