Syed Zaki Uddin

About Syed Zaki Uddin

With over 13 years in the construction industry, I contribute to the successful delivery of railway construction projects. My role as a Construction Manager at Hitachi Rail involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate, and execute construction phases while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Leveraging expertise in Communications-based Train Control (CBTC), wayside systems, and railway construction, I support strategic resource management and risk mitigation efforts to optimize project outcomes. My work reflects a commitment to aligning project milestones with approved designs and fostering collaboration among stakeholders for timely and cost-effective execution.

Experience

1. Construction Manager

   Hitachi Rail

   Feb 2025 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Part of the construction team which plans, coordinates, and executes all phases of the project, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards- Collaborate with the engineering team, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and implement project plans and strategies- Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement proactive measures to mitigate them- Support Senior Construction Manager to manage project resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, effectively to optimize productivity and minimize costs- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards throughout the construction process- Oversee the deployment phase of the CBTC project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation- Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities- Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates on progress, address concerns, and solicit feedback- Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements- Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee Hitachi and Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager- Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master of Science - MS, Construction Management

• Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi

  Higher Secondary School Certificate, Pre-Engineering

  2006 — 2008

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

  BE, Civil Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gilgit

  Secondary School Certificate, General Sciences

  2003 — 2006