Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager

Redcloud Consulting, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Job summary

RedCloud Consulting, Inc. seeks a Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager in Omaha, NE, hybrid. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across design, construction, and data center operations to ensure timely integration of controls and networking systems during construction.

The role requires 3+ years in data center or engineering/construction, strong TPM skills, and experience with OT networking and industrial controls. Willingness to travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Data Center infrastructure, critical environment equipment, or the Engineering/Construction industry.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and technical programs.
• Experience supporting hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OT and industrial networking practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and reside at construction locations in the Omaha area.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Coordination: coordinate workstreams between Design Engineering, Construction, and Data Center Operations to insert changes without delaying schedule.
• Integration Oversight: oversee testing, commissioning, and integration of industrial controls and networking field devices and switches.
• Technical Compliance & Documentation: review RFIs and Engineering Bulletins, read drawings, monitor progress, and route issues to the right teams.
• Stakeholder Management: facilitate regular meetings to communicate updates and track technical action items.
• Mobility and On-Site Presence: frequent travel to project sites with full-time residency at construction locations in Omaha area (up to 50%).

Skills

Industrial Controls

Networking Protocols

Google Workspace

Data Center Infra

TPM Experience

PM Coordination

Cloud Infrastructure

OT Networking

Tools

Google Workspace

Industrial construction management software

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• 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

RedCloudrequiresemployeeshavethe legal ability to workinthecountry hiredduring their employment period.Duringonboarding, proof of eligibility to work inthe applicable countrywillberequested.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.