--- title: 'Project Manager - Commercial Orders at GoNetspeed' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-commercial-orders-gonetspeed-rochester-0pagtc8c2gfg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Project Manager - Commercial Orders at GoNetspeed - **Company:** GoNetspeed - **Location:** Rochester, NY - **Compensation:** $80k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed/2c9e0c59-5767-4ed0-a29b-e3865ca4f621 ## Job description Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future. And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team. The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of GoNetspeed services to business customers through effective application of project management principles and industry best practices. This role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects in partnership with licensing, engineering, construction, and operations teams. The focus includes scope definition, schedule management, risk mitigation, and ensuring that project goals are met within specified constraints of time, budget, and quality. Services include Internet access along with voice and WIFI. Larger projects involve delivering services to multi-tenant buildings. The Project Manager plays a key role in aligning projects with business objectives and stakeholder requirements, developing work plans, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned. This position supports complex projects that require a high degree of coordination across cross-functional teams. Essential Job Functions: Manage business orders from submission through to service installation. Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear alignment. Utilize resource estimation and budget modeling tools to maintain project financial health. Facilitate effective communication with sponsors, functional leads, and executive teams regarding project status and risks. Ensure projects are delivered per the scope, with post-implementation evaluations conducted to measure success and document lessons learned. Lead project risk identification and mitigation strategies with a strong emphasis on anticipating roadblocks and enhancing positive risks. Collaborate with engineering, network architecture, and construction teams to align workstreams and ensure milestones are met. Use structured change management to handle deviations from baseline plans. Coordinate procurement and vendor management processes specific to builds, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations. Enhance organizational processes through feedback and optimizations aimed at supporting scalability. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience managing FTTH or other telecom infrastructure deployment projects. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Expertise in using project management software for planning and tracking progress. Understanding of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber installation processes and requirements. Competency in identifying and managing interdependencies across projects. Problem-solving skills with an aptitude for process optimization. Knowledge of licensing, permitting, regulations, and municipal collaboration processes. Familiarity with fiber-optic network standards and industry best practices. Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis specific to network deployments. Education and Experience: Education: 2-year degree required or equivalent work experience. Experience: Project management in telecommunication preferred. PMP or similar certification is strongly preferred. GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability. Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us. ## About GoNetspeed ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GoNetspeed is a high-speed fiber internet service provider delivering symmetrical speeds up to 6 Gig to homes and businesses across the East Coast. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Oak Hill Capital; multiple funding rounds including debt and grants) - **Headquarters**: Rochester, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2021 (formed through the merger of five companies: OTELCO, OTTC, Lantek, GoNetspeed, and Icon) - **Founders**: Not individually named; the company was created by combining legacy telecom operators ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Telecommunications / Fiber Internet Services - **Target customers**: B2C (residential) and B2B (small to medium businesses), with a focus on communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic - **Mission or purpose**: “Connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next” – providing the fastest and most reliable internet with transparent, no-contract service ## Products & Services - **Fiber Internet (Residential)**: Symmetrical download/upload speeds up to 6 Gbps; no data caps, no contracts, free installation and Wi-Fi router. Plans include 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 6 Gig. - **Fiber Internet (Business)**: All-in-one Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions with dedicated support and reliable connectivity for business operations. - **Voice Services**: Bundled voice offerings (mentioned on website as part of their legacy DSL support, but fiber plans focus on internet). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $121.5 million (as of mid-2025), including: - Debt Financing (July 2025): $110M - Grant from Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (May 2025): $9M - Grant from Maine Connectivity Authority (April 2023): $2.5M - Non-Equity Assistance (2021): led by Oak Hill Capital Partners - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Oak Hill Capital Partners (lead investor), Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Maine Connectivity Authority - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of 266 employees (+10.8% YoY) - Rapid expansion of fiber network along the East Coast - 58 active job postings (as of late 2026) - Monthly job posting growth of +107.1% ## Competitive Advantages - **100% fiber optic network** – unaffected by moisture, temperature, or distance, offering superior reliability over cable or DSL. - **Symmetrical speeds** – equal upload and download (up to 6 Gbps), ideal for remote work, gaming, and content creation. - **No contracts or data caps** – differentiates from many incumbent ISPs. - **Local, U.S.-based support** – customer service team that explains technical issues in plain English. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding the fiber footprint** across the East Coast, entering new communities and states. - **Building for the future** – investing in infrastructure to support next-generation speeds and capacity. - **Maintaining a customer-first approach** with transparent pricing and no bundling requirements. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “tight-knit, family-oriented” with a strong sense of community. Employees often stay because of the supportive environment. - **Work model**: Primarily on-site for field roles (linemen, splicers, installers) and hybrid for some corporate positions (e.g., Bangor, Maine). - **Benefits**: 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, paid time off, employee assistance program, employee discount, and referral program. - **Engineering & field focus**: Roles in OSP engineering, construction, and technical support offer hands-on work building state-of-the-art fiber networks. - **Caution**: GoNetspeed has issued a warning about employment scams using the COO’s name; the company never asks for banking information or equipment purchases during hiring. - **Employee ratings** (on LinkedIn): 3.3/5 overall; culture 2.9/5, career 2.9/5, compensation 3.0/5 – suggests room for improvement in internal growth and culture, though many reviews highlight the supportive team. ## Sources 1. [gonetspeed.com](https://www.gonetspeed.com/) – Homepage and service plans 2. [gonetspeed.com/about](https://www.gonetspeed.com/about/) – Company background and mission 3. [gonetspeed.com/careers](https://www.gonetspeed.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits and scam warning 4. [jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed](https://jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed) – Current open positions 5. [linkedin.com/company/gonetspeed](https://linkedin.com/company/gonetspeed) – Employee data, funding, reviews, and key executives ## Other roles at GoNetspeed - [Technical Support Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/technical-support-technician-gonetspeed-rochester-vntygjkyq2s5) — Rochester, NY - [Outside Sales Representative (Door-to-Door)](https://feeny.ai/job/outside-sales-representative-door-to-door-gonetspeed-fairfield-ns6v97nqzw31) — Fairfield, CT - [Outside Sales Representative (Door-to-Door)](https://feeny.ai/job/outside-sales-representative-door-to-door-gonetspeed-danbury-3rtpqzgdgkkj) — Danbury, CT - [Fiber Internet Sales Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/fiber-internet-sales-representative-gonetspeed-rockland-mrawqxv1g15t) — Rockland, ME - [OSP Licensing and Permitting Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/osp-licensing-and-permitting-specialist-gonetspeed-united-states-9gf2n0tkcwya) — United States - [Lineman- Berlin, CT](https://feeny.ai/job/lineman-berlin-ct-gonetspeed-berlin-tanfcxwjyk29) — Berlin, Germany - [Outside Sales Representative (Door-to-Door)](https://feeny.ai/job/outside-sales-representative-door-to-door-gonetspeed-hartford-1f3zmyatz2fk) — Hartford, CT - [Outside Sales Representative (Door-to-Door)](https://feeny.ai/job/outside-sales-representative-door-to-door-gonetspeed-springfield-jt7ea5rf6p8j) — Springfield, MA - [Outside Sales Representative (Door-to-Door)](https://feeny.ai/job/outside-sales-representative-door-to-door-gonetspeed-middletown-321dk6hr3v85) — Middletown, CT - [Door-to-Door Fiber Internet Sales Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/door-to-door-fiber-internet-sales-representative-gonetspeed-scarborough-qjq0pmtnxpps) — Scarborough, Canada