Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager

RedCloud Consulting; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RedCloud Consulting in Omaha, NE seeks a Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager to drive integration of controls and networking in data center construction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure changes are inserted without delaying schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in data center infrastructure, strong TPM capabilities, and familiarity with OT and industrial networking; frequent travel up to 50% is expected, with full-time residency at project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Data Center infrastructure or related construction.
• Experience in TPM or technical project coordination.
• Knowledge of OT and industrial networking preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and be on-site at Omaha-area project locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical workstreams between Design Engineering, Construction, and Data Center Operations (DCOps) to ensure changes are inserted without delaying the schedule.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and integration of industrial controls and networking field devices and switches.
• Review RFIs and Engineering Bulletins, read drawings, and monitor progress; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Industrial controls

Networking protocols

Google Workspace

Technical Program Management

Data Center infrastructure

OT networking

Job description

RedCloud seeks a Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager to support immediate client operations.

Location: Omaha, NE (Hybrid)

Overview

The Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager plays a vital role in data center physical infrastructure and construction, including the coordination of technical change management, working with cross functional teams to monitor and control specific projects, working as a central point of contact to connect support teams with local teams, and unblocking the installation and commissioning process.

This role is responsible for ensuring that controls and networking systems projects and changes are seamlessly integrated during the construction phase and maintain speed and schedule of the project. The ideal candidate will act as a technical pivot point, managing the program-level execution of infrastructure products while ensuring cross-functional alignment between our client’s engineering teams, general contractors, and site integrators.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate technical workstreams between Design Engineering, Construction, and Data Center Operations (DCOps) to ensure that technical changes in-flight are inserted without impacting overall schedule.
• Managing Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Monitoring Systems (PMS), and networking related projects.

Integration Oversight

• Oversee the testing, commissioning, and integration of industrial controls and networking field devices and network switches.

Technical Compliance & Documentation

• Review and assist in technical answer Requests for Information (RFIs), and review the Engineering Bulletins (EB), accessing, reading drawings and monitor overall progress.
• When issues arise, make technical judgement and direct the query to the right team to quickly resolve.

Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to communicate program updates, track technical action items, and address systemic risks related to assigned projects.

Mobility and On-Site Presence

• Frequent travel to various project sites with a requirement for full-time residency at construction locations in Omaha area. Up to 50% travel expected.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Industrial Controls: Basic understanding of Networking Switches, Networking Diagrams, PLC, SCADA, HMI, BMS, and PMS architectures.
• Networking Protocols: Strong understanding of industrial networking including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus RTU/TCP ideal.
• Software Tools: Experience with Google workspace tools and other industrial construction management software
• 3+ years of professional experience in Data Center infrastructure, critical environment equipment, or the Engineering/Construction industry.
• Proven experience in Technical Program Management (TPM) or Technical Project Coordination, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience supporting similar hyperscale cloud infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with controls/network engineering concepts and data center infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) and OT industrial networking preferred.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $150,000 - $165,000 (USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers

RedCloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Us

RedCloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, RedCloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges, leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, RedCloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value, balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

RedCloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices: Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation. As our clients expand globally, so do we, providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success.

Recognized for both performance and culture, RedCloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine, a "Fastest Growing Company" multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting.