Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Raleigh, NC - ONSITE

ONUG Communications is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager to support our growing fiber engineering and construction operations. This role will oversee the permitting process for fiber optic infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements while coordinating with municipalities, utility partners, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fiber network permitting, right-of-way coordination, and multi-jurisdictional permitting processes, with the ability to manage timelines across multiple jurisdictions and keep projects moving forward.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At ONUG Communications, we believe great companies are built by great people. Our team is passionate about connecting communities through reliable infrastructure while creating a workplace where collaboration, growth, and integrity matter.

When you join ONUG, you’ll experience:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that impact communities
• A company culture grounded in strong core values and doing the right thing
• The ability to work closely with engineering, construction, and leadership teams
• A growing organization where your work truly makes a difference

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 the Permitting Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our fiber projects move forward efficiently by navigating complex permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external agencies to secure permits, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This role requires someone who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects while building strong relationships with municipalities and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting for fiber optic infrastructure projects
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with DOT, municipalities, counties, and utility authorities
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to ensure permitting aligns with project schedules
• Maintain relationships with local permitting offices, DOT officials, and municipal authorities
• Ensure compliance with all right-of-way regulations, traffic control requirements, and utility coordination standards
• Track permit statuses, approvals, and conditions across multiple jurisdictions
• Address comments, revisions, and resubmissions as required by permitting agencies
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all permitting activities
• Identify potential permitting risks and work proactively to resolve issues that could impact project timelines
• Support internal teams with guidance on permitting requirements and regulatory processes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering degree strongly preferred.
  (Substantial relevant Permitting and OSPE experience may substitute for degree.)
• 3–7+ years of permitting experience, preferably in fiber optic or telecommunications infrastructure
• Experience working with state DOT permitting processes
• Experience coordinating with multiple municipalities and local jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of right-of-way permitting, utility permitting, and traffic control plans
• Familiarity with fiber construction processes such as aerial and underground deployment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and external agencies
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Our Commitment to You

We celebrate individuality and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications and character never on bias or background. We participate in E-Verify and follow fair hiring practices in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Are You Ready to Thrive?

If you’re ready to help us build a great company with great people achieving great results, click Apply Now to join the ONUG team.