Project Manager (w2 only)

Curate Partners LLC; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Curate Partners LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead data center initiatives with hybrid work options in Woburn, MA or Cary, NC.

You will manage budgets, coordinate vendor sourcing, oversee commissioning, and ensure on-time project closeout, working closely with Construction, Supply Chain, and Operations. The role demands 7+ years in mission-critical environments and strong Excel/Smartsheet skills; PMP preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Experience on owner/operator side; vendor procurement and budget management.
• Strong Excel and project management tools; PMP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage holistic project budgets, forecasts, variances, reporting, and change control.
• Coordinate purchasing and vendor sourcing for hardware and software solutions.
• Lead commissioning and project closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Construction, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Maintain integrated project schedules, RAID logs, trackers, and status reports.
• Support readiness planning, turnover activities, and punch-list resolution.

Skills

Project management

Vendor procurement

Data center MEP knowledge

Excel

PMP certification

Independent work

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

*Hybrid Tues-Thurs onsite in Woburn, MA or Cary, NC

*Must be w2 (USC, GC, OPT)

*Please no third party help

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Holistic Project Budgets: Track project budgets, forecasts, and variances; provide regular reporting and quality control; and manage budget-related changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate Purchasing & Vendor Sourcing: Coordinate purchasing and sourcing activities for direct Product Development Team vendors, primarily supporting hardware and software solutions such as BMS, security, and operations platforms. Responsibilities include obtaining quotes, managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and reconciling invoices.
• Lead Commissioning & Project Closeout: Provide project leadership and coordination throughout the commissioning phase through final project closeout.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Project Activities: Partner closely with Construction, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to coordinate schedules, submittals, long-lead equipment, commissioning activities, and project closeout requirements.
• Maintain Project Controls: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, key milestones, execution plans, RAID logs, project trackers, and status reports to ensure effective project oversight and communication.
• Support Project Readiness & Turnover: Coordinate readiness planning, turnover activities, and punch-list resolution to support a successful transition through project completion.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in data center or other mission-critical construction environments, preferably on the owner or operator side rather than the General Contractor (GC) side. Candidates should have direct experience managing project budgets and vendor relationships, not solely project schedules.
• Working knowledge of data center MEP systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, BMS, and physical security. Candidates are not expected to design these systems but should understand the equipment being procured and be able to identify potential issues with submittals.
• Direct experience managing vendor procurement and purchasing & sourcing (P&S) within a corporate procurement environment.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools. PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional responsibilities.