{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:13.583Z","occupation":{"soc":"11-9199.10","title":"Wind Energy Development Managers","group":"Management","sector":"55","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers wind energy development management practice from entry-level project support through executive portfolio leadership, spanning project planning, negotiation, budget control, subcontractor oversight, stakeholder coordination, and technology application in utility-scale wind development environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Wind project scope documentation — compile initial drafts under direct supervision to support project planning activities in a development office setting.","Project scheduling tools — enter and update task data in project management software under the guidance of a senior manager on assigned wind development projects.","Subcontractor deliverables — review submitted materials against specifications with direction from a project lead to verify basic conformance on active wind sites.","Budget tracking spreadsheets — record and organize cost entries under supervision to support financial monitoring of early-stage wind energy projects.","Status report templates — prepare routine written project updates following established formats for distribution to internal project teams.","GIS and mapping tools — retrieve and display geographic data under instruction to support site assessment activities for wind resource evaluation.","Land use and permitting documentation — gather and organize required materials under guidance to assist negotiations or regulatory submissions for wind projects.","Energy assessment reports — read and summarize findings from third-party studies under supervision to inform project planning discussions.","Stakeholder meeting minutes — document action items and decisions accurately during project coordination meetings in a wind development environment.","CAD and design software — access and interpret basic project drawings under direction to support engineering coordination tasks on wind farm development projects."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Wind project cost forecasts — update and reconcile budget estimates with moderate oversight to maintain financial accuracy across active project phases.","Scope of work documents — develop detailed written scopes for site assessment, surveying, and environmental study services with limited supervision on wind development assignments.","Subcontractor performance — monitor work quality and schedule adherence routinely, flagging deviations to management for resolution on multi-vendor wind projects.","Project status reports — prepare and deliver clear verbal and written updates to project teams and external stakeholders at defined milestones during wind project execution.","Schedule management — revise project timelines in response to changing site conditions or permitting delays using project management software in a development office context.","Negotiation preparation — research and compile data to support power purchase agreement and land-use negotiation sessions under the direction of senior managers.","Risk identification — apply critical thinking to recognize emerging schedule and cost risks on wind projects and escalate findings with documented analysis.","Stakeholder coordination — facilitate routine communication among engineering, environmental, and construction teams to maintain alignment on wind project objectives.","Regulatory and permitting tracking — manage permit application timelines and agency correspondence with reduced oversight to keep wind development projects on schedule.","ERP and financial systems — extract and interpret cost and resource data from enterprise platforms to support project reporting and budget updates for wind energy initiatives."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Wind project plans — create comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, goals, resource allocation, contingency strategies, and cost baselines autonomously for utility-scale wind developments.","Development and construction coordination — direct cross-functional teams across engineering, environmental, and construction workstreams to ensure project objectives and quality standards are consistently met.","Budget management — independently manage full project budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to keep wind energy developments within approved cost limits.","Agreement negotiations — lead negotiations for interconnection agreements, tax abatements, and power purchase agreements on behalf of the organization with minimal escalation required.","Subcontractor oversight — autonomously evaluate consultant and subcontractor performance against technical specifications and contractual obligations, enforcing corrective measures when necessary.","Non-routine problem solving — apply complex problem-solving and inductive reasoning to resolve unforeseen site, regulatory, or stakeholder challenges that arise during wind project development.","Scope of work development — define detailed functional scopes for design, environmental studies, and field support services that align technical requirements with project economics.","Multi-stakeholder reporting — deliver high-quality verbal and written status reports tailored to diverse audiences including owners, customers, and executive management across all project phases.","Schedule and forecast management — produce and maintain dynamic project schedules and financial forecasts that accurately reflect project status and enable proactive decision-making.","Technology integration — leverage GIS, CAD, and project management platforms together to synthesize spatial, engineering, and financial data into actionable wind project intelligence."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational project strategy — set the development direction and portfolio priorities for wind energy projects at an enterprise level, aligning initiatives with corporate growth and sustainability goals.","Executive negotiation leadership — lead and close complex multi-party negotiations involving tax agreements, large-scale power purchase contracts, and regulatory frameworks that shape organizational competitive position.","Cross-functional team development — mentor and develop project managers and development staff, building organizational depth and bench strength for wind energy development pipelines.","Portfolio budget governance — establish and enforce financial controls, approval thresholds, and resource allocation frameworks across a portfolio of wind development projects at scale.","Methodology and standards creation — design and institutionalize project management methodologies, scope development protocols, and reporting standards adopted organization-wide for wind energy programs.","Strategic stakeholder engagement — cultivate long-term relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, and community leaders to secure organizational access and social license for future wind development.","Organizational risk governance — lead enterprise-level risk assessment processes, defining contingency frameworks and escalation protocols that protect project and company assets across the development lifecycle.","Technology and innovation leadership — evaluate and champion adoption of emerging GIS, ERP, and project management technologies to improve development efficiency and competitive advantage across the organization.","Interdisciplinary program coordination — direct integrated programs spanning legal, engineering, environmental, and financial disciplines, ensuring cohesive delivery of large-scale wind energy development objectives.","Executive reporting and accountability — present portfolio performance, strategic risks, and investment recommendations to boards, ownership groups, and executive leadership, driving informed organizational decision-making."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}