Project Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

At ONUG Communications, we believe in having fun building a great company with great people achieving great results. We’re a Raleigh-area Telecom Fiber Engineering company with a long history of delivering solutions for major telco clients — and we’re growing.

If you’re a detail-driven Telecom Project Manager who enjoys working directly with clients, managing complex telecom projects, and identifying opportunities to expand work through trusted relationships, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, substantial performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Project work completed with AT&T and Google Fiber is highly desirable!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll thrive here if you’re energized by:

• Managing projects from kickoff through closeout with precision and accountability
• Building strong, professional client relationships rooted in trust and follow-through
• Balancing schedules, budgets, scope, and quality — without dropping details
• Working closely with engineers and designers to deliver great outcomes
• Identifying additional project needs and helping expand client work naturally
• Contributing to a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and results

You’re comfortable talking about money and scope — not as a salesperson, but as a trusted partner.

What Motivates Our Team

At ONUG, our culture is built around six core values that guide every decision, connection, and celebration:

• Do What Is Right: Integrity over convenience, always.
• Ever Humble: We rise by lifting others.
• Treat People the Way You Want to Be Treated: Lead with empathy and respect.
• Always Hungry: Stay curious, keep learning, and chase growth.
• Do Your Best: Excellence begins with intention and effort.
• Be Smart: Think strategically, act wisely, and make it count.

We live by these values because they make us better teammates, leaders, and humans.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Telecom Project Manager, you’ll manage and coordinate all aspects of telecom design projects while serving as a key point of contact for client relationships. You’ll oversee project schedules, budgets, scope, and invoicing — ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and profitably.

You’ll work closely with engineering, drafting, and field teams to guide execution while maintaining accountability for financial performance and client satisfaction. You’ll also identify opportunities for additional work and support revenue growth through strong project execution and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned telecom projects from initiation through completion
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communication and coordination
• Oversee and coordinate work performed by engineering, drafting, and field teams
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scope to ensure profitability
• Identify and support additional work opportunities within existing client projects
• Ensure quality completion of OSP engineering designs and related field work
• Review and approve invoicing and job-completion submission packages
• Maintain accurate project documentation, forecasts, and reporting
• Collaborate internally to resolve issues and adjust priorities as needed
• Support training and development of junior team members
• Perform other duties as needed to support operational goals

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination with engineering staff
• Support hiring, training, and development efforts as needed
• Serve as a mentor and resource for junior team members
• Promote accountability, quality, and collaboration across project teams

What You BringMinimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering preferred); substantial OSP telecom experience with project management may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of Project Management or large job coordination experience
• Training in outside plant (OSP) engineering methods and procedures
• Functional knowledge of OSP principles, work order processes, and CAD systems (AutoCAD or similar)
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, invoicing, and revenue tracking
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving tools, technologies, and processes

Preferred

• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience supporting AT&T, Google Fiber, or similar telecom clients
• Experience managing forecasts, margins, and performance metrics

Ready to Build Projects — and Relationships — That Last?

If you enjoy managing details, partnering with clients, and owning both execution and outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore our website, learn our Purpose, and if it resonates, respond today!

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we background check, screen for drugs and conduct E-verify employment authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Only accepting candidates in the local area
• This is a position that is eligible for hybrid after 90 days and the candidate MUST reside within a drivable commute to the Raleigh, NC area.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project Management: 2 years (Required)
• OSP fiber design engineering: 2 years (Required)
• Telecom Project Managment: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Raleigh, NC 27616 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27616