Zaki Uddin, Syed
Construction & Project Management Professional | Rail Transit, Heavy Civil & Renewable Energy Projects
Construction Manager
Strategic Vision & Expertise
Construction and Project Management professional with 13 years of hands-on experience across rail transit, heavy civil construction, capital development, land development, and renewable energy projects. Experienced in progressive roles including Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Structural Inspector, and Construction Management Consultant, with a proven track record managing complex projects, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and stakeholder relationships. Has contributed to major infrastructure initiatives including the $798M BART Modernization Project, $400M Baltimore Train Control and Railcar Replacement Project, and $28B Riyadh Metro Project, along with solar and battery energy storage projects. Proficient in project planning, cost estimation, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and construction quality and safety management.
Services Offered
Construction Management
End-to-end management of construction projects, including planning, execution, resource coordination, quality control, and stakeholder management.
Rail Transit Project Management
Construction and project management support for rail transit, metro, train control, railcar, and related transportation infrastructure projects.
Heavy Civil Construction
Professional construction supervision and management for large-scale civil infrastructure, land development, and transportation projects.
Project Planning & Scheduling
Development and management of project schedules, resource-loaded plans, milestones, lookahead schedules, and construction execution plans.
Cost Estimation & Budget Management
Preparation and management of project estimates, budgets, resource requirements, cost controls, and financial planning documentation.
Contractor & Subcontractor Management
Management and coordination of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with scope, cost, schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.
Construction Quality Assurance
Implementation and monitoring of QA/QC processes, inspections, non-conformance management, design compliance, and quality documentation.
HSE & Risk Management
Construction safety compliance, risk assessment, risk mitigation, preventive measures, and implementation of HSE standards across project sites.
Construction Inspection
Site inspection, field verification, RFI review, design compliance checks, field change verification, and construction quality monitoring.
Renewable Energy Project Management
Project management and construction support for solar energy installations, including off-grid solar, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems.
Land Development
Planning, coordination, procurement, construction management, budgeting, and execution support for land development projects.
Project Documentation & Reporting
Preparation of project documentation, progress reports, presentations, schedules, risk assessments, change records, and stakeholder updates.
Construction Procurement & Contracts
Procurement planning, contract administration, scope coordination, vendor management, and support for construction project contracting activities.
Commissioning & Handover Coordination
Coordination of construction completion, system testing, commissioning activities, inspections, documentation, and project handover.
Work Experience
Construction Manager
Supporting the Senior Construction Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the $798M BART Modernization Project. Managing construction progress, resources, risks, quality, safety compliance, stakeholder coordination, CBTC deployment, lookahead planning, and coordination of testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Engineering Consultant (Construction Manager)
Led installation and construction management for the $400M Hitachi Baltimore Train Control and Railcar Replacement Project. Managed CBTC system installation across 15.4 miles and 14 stations, subcontractor scopes, schedules, cost, quality, HSE, non-conformances, stakeholder coordination, commissioning handover, change management, risk assessments, and progress reporting.
Construction Manager
Led $4M–$30M construction projects from initiation to completion, including project scheduling, execution planning, cost estimates, budgets, resource-loaded schedules, procurement, contract management, design and specification reviews, subcontractor management, progress monitoring, and project reporting.
Construction Manager Intern
Supported land development and construction projects through procurement, contract management, schedule monitoring, progress reporting, budgeting, resource-loaded scheduling, loan documentation, draw requests, and stakeholder coordination.
Structural Inspector
Supervised construction work and contract implementation as the client representative on the $28B Riyadh Metro Train Project. Supported metro construction, train depot completion, renewable energy projects including 1MW off-grid solar and 500kW solar farms, and battery energy storage systems. Coordinated multiple general contractors and subcontractors, conducted inspections, reviewed RFIs and non-conformance reports, supported design reviews and commissioning, and ensured HSE and QA/QC compliance.
Project Engineer
Oversaw land development and construction of IT infrastructure, industrial, and telecommunications projects. Coordinated stakeholders, monitored project progress, conducted milestone meetings, prepared progress reports, and supported project control and presentation activities.
Skills & Competencies
// Project & Budget Management
// Construction Management
// Project Scheduling & Planning
// Quality & Compliance
// Risk & Safety Management
// Rail Transit & Transportation
// Renewable Energy
// Engineering & Design Software
// Construction & Enterprise Software
// Stakeholder & Project Coordination
Projects & Initiatives
BART Modernization Project
Hitachi Baltimore Train Control & Railcar Replacement Project
Riyadh Metro Train Project
Riyadh Metro Train Depot
Off-Grid 1MW Solar Project
500kW Solar Farm Projects
Battery Energy Storage System Project
Land Development & Construction Projects – Serene Global Corporation
IT Infrastructure, Industrial & Telecom Projects
Education
M.S. Construction Engineering Management
The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Trainings & Workshops
Construction Project Management
Professional DevelopmentProject Planning and Scheduling with Primavera P6
Professional DevelopmentConstruction Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Professional DevelopmentConstruction Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
Professional DevelopmentRail Transit and CBTC Systems
Professional DevelopmentRenewable Energy Project Development
Professional DevelopmentConstruction Cost Estimation and Project Controls
Professional DevelopmentContractor and Subcontractor Management
Professional DevelopmentKey Achievements
13 Years of Construction & Project Management Experience
$798M BART Modernization Project
$400M Baltimore Train Control & Railcar Replacement Project
$28B Riyadh Metro Project
10 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury
CBTC Systems Deployment Across 15.4 Miles of Subway
Leadership of Multi-Contractor Construction Operations
1MW Off-Grid Solar Project Completion
500kW Grid-Connected Solar Farm Projects
Battery Energy Storage System Project Delivery
Technical Contributions
Rail Transit Construction Management
Contributed to major rail transit and metro infrastructure projects through construction management, site supervision, project coordination, quality control, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
CBTC System Deployment
Supported and managed the deployment and installation of Communications-Based Train Control systems, including ATS, DCS, and Wayside equipment across large-scale subway infrastructure.
Large-Scale Infrastructure Project Delivery
Contributed to the successful execution of major infrastructure projects valued at up to $798M, supporting planning, resources, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and construction activities.
Construction Quality Assurance
Ensured construction activities complied with approved designs, project quality plans, specifications, inspection requirements, and QA/QC standards.
HSE & Risk Management
Implemented HSE compliance and risk mitigation practices that contributed to achieving 10 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury on the Riyadh Metro project.
Renewable Energy Project Delivery
Contributed to the completion and handover of 1MW off-grid solar, 500kW on-grid solar farm, and Battery Energy Storage System projects.
Multi-Contractor Coordination
Coordinated and supported the work of multiple general contractors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
Project Scheduling & Controls
Developed and maintained project schedules, resource-loaded plans, lookahead schedules, milestones, budgets, progress reports, and project control documentation.
Stakeholder & Client Coordination
Served as a key coordination point between clients, engineering teams, contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
Construction Inspection & Field Verification
Performed site inspections, reviewed RFIs and non-conformance reports, verified field changes, and monitored construction activities for compliance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Project Handover
Coordinated with commissioning teams for system testing, commissioning, start-up, completion, and formal handover of installed infrastructure and systems.
Construction Procurement & Contract Management
Contributed to procurement, contract administration, subcontractor management, scope definition, and commercial coordination across construction projects.
Testimonials & Endorsements
"Zaki demonstrated strong construction management, coordination, and project control capabilities while working on complex rail transit infrastructure projects."
Project Management Team
Rail Transit Project"His expertise in construction planning, quality assurance, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination made him a valuable member of the project team."
Engineering Team
Construction & Infrastructure"Zaki consistently maintained a strong focus on quality, safety, schedule, and compliance while coordinating construction activities and project stakeholders."
Client Representative
Infrastructure Project"His experience in renewable energy construction and project delivery, combined with his strong field management skills, contributed to successful project completion and handover."
Construction Management Team
Renewable Energy Projects"Zaki brings extensive experience managing contractors, monitoring project progress, mitigating risks, and maintaining effective communication across multidisciplinary project teams."
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