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Position Description & Qualifications
Position Description & Qualifications
Are you an Air Traffic Controller seeking a management position and the opportunity to be part of something new? Serco has an exciting leadership opportunity in Bend, OR, supporting the launch and operation of a new Federal Contract Tower (FCT).
This position offers a unique chance to help establish, lead, and shape operations at a newly commissioned tower facility, working closely with FAA stakeholders, airport management, and Serco leadership during the startup and initial operational phases.
Serco is one of the largest non-government Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) in the world. We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. Serco is also the only commercial ANSP to provide all the three ATC disciplines: Terminal Tower, Terminal Approach Control, and Enroute Center. No wonder we are one of the largest non-government employers of Air Traffic Controllers in the world!
Air Traffic Managers must be familiar with standard Air Traffic Control (ATC) concepts, practices, and procedures. Managers rely on experience, judgment, and leadership to plan, organize, and accomplish operational goals. A high degree of initiative, flexibility, and sound decision‑making is expected.
At Bend, this role includes the added responsibility of helping bring a new tower facility online, supporting staffing, training, procedural compliance, and the establishment of a strong safety and performance culture from day one.
What we offer:
- The rate of pay for this position is $42.80 per hour.
As an Air Traffic Manager, you can expect to:
- Report to the Area Manager
- Supervise air traffic control tower personnel
- Support facility readiness and transition activities for a new FCT
- Manage controller training requirements and certification progress
- Manage quality and safety programs
- Complete and submit recurring reports
- Complete/support compliance verification audits
- Review facility directives and procedures for compliance and adherence
- Collaborate with the public, airport personnel and FAA management
- Foster a strong safety culture and professional team environment
Air Traffic Managers must also function as Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) by controlling air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. ATCS’s are responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.
As a member of the Air Traffic Control team, you can expect to:
- Answer radio calls from arriving/departing aircraft
- Issue landing/takeoff instructions
- Issue information such as runway usage, wind velocity/direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in vicinity
- Issue air traffic clearances
- Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and to disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other air traffic control facilities and other users of the National Airspace System.
- Transfer and receive control of aircraft
- Operate equipment such as: radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, recording systems, weather equipment, light guns, airport/runway lighting systems, backup equipment, etc.
- Alert Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters and other first responders to aircraft experiencing emergency situations
- Coordinate with and issue instructions to airport vehicles/personnel
- Maintain and disseminate records of daily operations
- Perform on-the-job training instructor duties as required
Requirements to join the team:
- US Citizenship
- An FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an air traffic controller with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- A Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating or a Credential with a Tower Rating and 6 months of practical experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.39
- Note: For Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who have held a Credential with a Tower Rating, the FAA recognizes they have met the knowledge requirements listed in 14 CFR §65.35 and the experience requirements listed in 14 CFR §65.39
- Eligibility to work for Serco under Federal Immigration Laws
- Verification of education and employment references from previous employers including the release of drug and alcohol records
- Passing a pre-employment drug screen
- Receiving an FAA Security clearance (interim and final suitability)
- Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
- Excellent organizational skills
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
- Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
Position Description & Qualifications
Position Description & Qualifications
Are you an Air Traffic Controller seeking a management position and the opportunity to be part of something new? Serco has an exciting leadership opportunity in Bend, OR, supporting the launch and operation of a new Federal Contract Tower (FCT).
This position offers a unique chance to help establish, lead, and shape operations at a newly commissioned tower facility, working closely with FAA stakeholders, airport management, and Serco leadership during the startup and initial operational phases.
Serco is one of the largest non-government Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) in the world. We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. Serco is also the only commercial ANSP to provide all the three ATC disciplines: Terminal Tower, Terminal Approach Control, and Enroute Center. No wonder we are one of the largest non-government employers of Air Traffic Controllers in the world!
Air Traffic Managers must be familiar with standard Air Traffic Control (ATC) concepts, practices, and procedures. Managers rely on experience, judgment, and leadership to plan, organize, and accomplish operational goals. A high degree of initiative, flexibility, and sound decision‑making is expected.
At Bend, this role includes the added responsibility of helping bring a new tower facility online, supporting staffing, training, procedural compliance, and the establishment of a strong safety and performance culture from day one.
What we offer:
- The rate of pay for this position is $42.80 per hour.
As an Air Traffic Manager, you can expect to:
- Report to the Area Manager
- Supervise air traffic control tower personnel
- Support facility readiness and transition activities for a new FCT
- Manage controller training requirements and certification progress
- Manage quality and safety programs
- Complete and submit recurring reports
- Complete/support compliance verification audits
- Review facility directives and procedures for compliance and adherence
- Collaborate with the public, airport personnel and FAA management
- Foster a strong safety culture and professional team environment
Air Traffic Managers must also function as Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) by controlling air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. ATCS’s are responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.
As a member of the Air Traffic Control team, you can expect to:
- Answer radio calls from arriving/departing aircraft
- Issue landing/takeoff instructions
- Issue information such as runway usage, wind velocity/direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in vicinity
- Issue air traffic clearances
- Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and to disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other air traffic control facilities and other users of the National Airspace System.
- Transfer and receive control of aircraft
- Operate equipment such as: radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, recording systems, weather equipment, light guns, airport/runway lighting systems, backup equipment, etc.
- Alert Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters and other first responders to aircraft experiencing emergency situations
- Coordinate with and issue instructions to airport vehicles/personnel
- Maintain and disseminate records of daily operations
- Perform on-the-job training instructor duties as required
Requirements to join the team:
- US Citizenship
- An FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an air traffic controller with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- A Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating or a Credential with a Tower Rating and 6 months of practical experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.39
- Note: For Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who have held a Credential with a Tower Rating, the FAA recognizes they have met the knowledge requirements listed in 14 CFR §65.35 and the experience requirements listed in 14 CFR §65.39
- Eligibility to work for Serco under Federal Immigration Laws
- Verification of education and employment references from previous employers including the release of drug and alcohol records
- Passing a pre-employment drug screen
- Receiving an FAA Security clearance (interim and final suitability)
- Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
- Excellent organizational skills
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
- Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner Construction Company11
- Thermo Systems10
- Mortenson Construction10
- CoreSite8
- SOLV Energy7
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate27
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Technology & Software8
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Energy5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or a related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on commissioning experience on industrial or commercial projects
- Proficiency with commissioning documentation tools and punch-list management software
- Working knowledge of HVAC, BAS, electrical distribution, or process piping systems
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) credential from AABC or equivalent certification
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and equipment submittals
Tips for Your Commissioning Manager Job Search
Quantify system handover outcomes on your resume
List specific systems you've commissioned, the scope of each project, and whether handover was delivered on schedule. Commissioning managers who show clean punch-list closure rates and documented FAT or SAT outcomes stand out immediately to hiring teams.
Lead with your commissioning methodology
Many openings specify HVAC, electrical, or process commissioning as a distinct track. Tailor your resume header and summary to the methodology that matches each posting, so your application reads as a direct fit rather than a generalist.
Filter openings by project phase and sector
Commissioning work varies sharply between new construction, retrofit, and validation projects. When reviewing listings, check whether the role covers pre-commissioning, functional testing, or full turnover, and apply only to the phase you can speak to in an interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commissioning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical walkthrough interview
Most commissioning manager interviews include a scenario where you walk through how you'd handle a failed loop check or a delayed vendor startup. Practice narrating your decision process out loud, not just knowing the answer, because interviewers are evaluating how you communicate under field pressure.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Commissioning roles often involve extended site stays that are understated in job postings. Before accepting an offer, confirm the expected site rotation schedule, per-diem structure, and whether the role transitions to a desk position after project completion.
Commissioning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commissioning managers?
The companies hiring the most commissioning managers right now include Turner Construction Company, Thermo Systems, and Mortenson Construction, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in energy, large-scale construction, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
How many commissioning manager jobs are remote?
About 41% of commissioning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most management roles because the work is tied to physical systems and construction sites. Remote or hybrid arrangements are most common in roles focused on documentation review, commissioning planning, or program oversight rather than active field startup.
How do you become a commissioning manager?
Start with an engineering degree in a relevant discipline, then build hands-on experience as a commissioning technician or engineer on industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects. Progress by leading system-level startups, pursuing a Certified Commissioning Professional credential, and taking ownership of full project handover cycles from pre-commissioning through owner acceptance.
Can you get a commissioning manager job without much experience?
Getting hired directly into a commissioning manager role with little experience is difficult because the work involves overseeing complex system startups where errors carry significant project risk. The most practical path is to enter as a commissioning technician or engineer, accumulate field experience on specific system types, and move into a manager title once you've led a full handover independently.
What does the commissioning manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on sector experience and availability for site travel, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past commissioning projects in detail. Later rounds often include a scenario-based discussion with a project director or operations lead, and some employers ask candidates to review a set of commissioning documents or a P&ID during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to commissioning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in terms of sector, system type, and project phase, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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