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Wind Energy Development Managers

Wind Energy Development Managers

Overview
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Examples

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.

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.

Demand
Career Demand by State Career Demand by State Legend
Core Tasks

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

Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.

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

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

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

Develop scope of work for wind project functions, such as design, site assessment, environmental studies, surveying, or field support services.

Provide verbal or written project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors, customers, or owners.

Update schedules, estimates, forecasts, or budgets for wind projects.

Prepare or assist in the preparation of applications for environmental, building, or other required permits.

Review or evaluate proposals or bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.

Manage site assessments or environmental studies for wind fields.

Prepare wind project documentation, including diagrams or layouts.

Review civil design, engineering, or construction technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable government or industrial codes, standards, requirements, or regulations.

Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for wind project construction or equipment acquisition.

Provide technical support for the design, construction, or commissioning of wind farm projects.

Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP
Graphics or photo imaging software
Microsoft Visio
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Video conferencing software
Web conferencing software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Laptop computers
Consumer electronics
Handheld global positioning system GPS units
Measuring and observing and testing instruments
Barometric pressure sensors
Photographic or filming or video equipment
Digital still cameras
Top 10 Knowledge Required
Administration and Management
82%
Importance

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

English Language
77%
Importance

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Building and Construction
76%
Importance

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Engineering and Technology
74%
Importance

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Economics and Accounting
68%
Importance

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service
67%
Importance

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Design
67%
Importance

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics
67%
Importance

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics
61%
Importance

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Clerical
60%
Importance

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Top 10 Skills
Critical Thinking
80%
Importance

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension
78%
Importance

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking
78%
Importance

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing
78%
Importance

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening
75%
Importance

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination
73%
Importance

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Judgment and Decision Making
73%
Importance

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring
70%
Importance

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness
70%
Importance

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Learning
68%
Importance

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Top 10 Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
80%
Importance

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning
80%
Importance

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Comprehension
80%
Importance

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension
80%
Importance

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Expression
78%
Importance

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity
78%
Importance

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Speech Clarity
78%
Importance

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition
78%
Importance

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Expression
78%
Importance

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Near Vision
75%
Importance

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Top 10 Work Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
94%
Importance

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
91%
Importance

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
87%
Importance

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
85%
Importance

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Getting Information
85%
Importance

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
85%
Importance

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
84%
Importance

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
84%
Importance

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Importance

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
80%
Importance

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Detailed Work Activities

Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

Prepare forms or applications.

Manage environmental sustainability projects.

Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.

Estimate green project costs.

Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.

Communicate green energy production information.

Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

Advise others on green energy or related technologies.

Document organizational or operational procedures.

Manage organizational or project budgets.

Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations.

Manage construction activities.

Work Context
Electronic Mail

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Telephone

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Structured versus Unstructured Work

To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?

Work With Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

Face-to-Face Discussions

How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?

Deal With External Customers

How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

Education
Majors   based on the broader career Managers, All Other
Major
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Library Science and Administration
Systems Science and Theory
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Economics and Computer Science
Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
Geoarcheaology
History and Language/Literature
History and Political Science
Linguistics and Anthropology
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Digital Humanities and Textual Studies
Religious Institution Administration and Law
Psychology, General
Research and Experimental Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Fire Protection
Homeland Security
Security Science and Technology
Public Administration
Social Sciences, General
Anthropology
Archeology
Criminology
Demography
Economics
Geography and Cartography
International Relations and National Security Studies
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography and Anthropology
Social Sciences, Other
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Hospitality Administration/Management
Telecommunications Management
History
Interests
Enterprising
100%
Importance

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Conventional
67%
Importance

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Investigative
62%
Importance

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Artistic
34%
Importance

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Realistic
34%
Importance

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Social
29%
Importance

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Top 10 Work Styles
Persistence
86%
Importance

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Attention to Detail
85%
Importance

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Initiative
83%
Importance

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Integrity
83%
Importance

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility
82%
Importance

Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Cooperation
82%
Importance

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability
82%
Importance

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Leadership
82%
Importance

Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Stress Tolerance
82%
Importance

Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Achievement/Effort
80%
Importance

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Work Values
Achievement
86%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence
86%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Recognition
81%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Working Conditions
79%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Relationships
62%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Support
58%
Importance

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.