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Wind Energy Project Managers

SOC 11-9199.10

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Coordination

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.6

Monitoring

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Administration and Management

4.1

English Language

3.8

Building and Construction

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Economics and Accounting

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Design

3.3

Mathematics

3.3

Key Tasks

1Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.

2Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.

3Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.

4Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information.

5Supervise the work of subcontractors or consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications or budgets.

Also Known As

Business Developer Business Development Director Business Development Manager Development Associate Development Director Development Manager Energy Project Director Energy Projects Lead Environmental Projects Advisor Project Developer