Senior Construction Manager

About the role

Zero RFI is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team in the West Palm Beach, Florida market. This full‑time, field‑oriented role requires regular presence at project sites throughout the West Palm Beach/South Florida area. The ideal candidate combines strong construction fundamentals with a technology‑forward mindset, will manage day‑to‑day construction activities, coordinate stakeholders, monitor schedules, budgets, quality and safety, and use technology, data, AI and modern project tools to improve how work gets done. At Zero RFI we’re building a team that brings deep construction experience together with modern technology, offering the opportunity to work with talented people across construction, technology and business while helping shape how projects are managed and delivered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and project execution.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and overall progress.
• Conduct regular site visits and assess project progress, quality, safety, and potential issues.
• Identify risks, delays, conflicts, and other issues early and work with the project team to resolve them.
• Review project documentation, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other construction documents.
• Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and ensure commitments are followed through.
• Maintain clear communication between field teams and project stakeholders.
• Monitor workmanship and project quality and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Support closeout activities, including punch lists, documentation, inspections, and turnover.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular project updates.
• Use technology and digital tools to improve project visibility, documentation, communication, and execution.
• Explore and adopt new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, when they can improve project outcomes or reduce administrative work.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and project partners.
• Represent Zero RFI professionally with clients and partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes, communication, and execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of construction management or related construction experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and project execution.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and field operations.
• Experience identifying and resolving construction issues in the field.
• Technology-forward mindset with a willingness to adopt new tools, software, AI, and digital workflows.
• Comfortable working with construction and project management platforms, digital documentation, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration tools.
• Curious about how technology can reduce administrative work, improve visibility, and help teams make better decisions.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and challenge inefficient processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the larger project.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the West Palm Beach/South Florida area as needed.
• Know what a good jobsite looks like—and can recognize when something is off.
• Are comfortable having difficult conversations with contractors and project partners.
• Don't wait for someone else to identify a problem.