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Wind Energy Development Managers

SOC 11-9199.10Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis 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.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Wind project scope documentation — compile initial drafts under direct supervision to support project planning activities in a development office setting.
  2. Project scheduling tools — enter and update task data in project management software under the guidance of a senior manager on assigned wind development projects.
  3. Subcontractor deliverables — review submitted materials against specifications with direction from a project lead to verify basic conformance on active wind sites.
  4. Budget tracking spreadsheets — record and organize cost entries under supervision to support financial monitoring of early-stage wind energy projects.
  5. Status report templates — prepare routine written project updates following established formats for distribution to internal project teams.
  6. GIS and mapping tools — retrieve and display geographic data under instruction to support site assessment activities for wind resource evaluation.
  7. Land use and permitting documentation — gather and organize required materials under guidance to assist negotiations or regulatory submissions for wind projects.
  8. Energy assessment reports — read and summarize findings from third-party studies under supervision to inform project planning discussions.
  9. Stakeholder meeting minutes — document action items and decisions accurately during project coordination meetings in a wind development environment.
  10. CAD and design software — access and interpret basic project drawings under direction to support engineering coordination tasks on wind farm development projects.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Wind project cost forecasts — update and reconcile budget estimates with moderate oversight to maintain financial accuracy across active project phases.
  2. Scope of work documents — develop detailed written scopes for site assessment, surveying, and environmental study services with limited supervision on wind development assignments.
  3. Subcontractor performance — monitor work quality and schedule adherence routinely, flagging deviations to management for resolution on multi-vendor wind projects.
  4. Project status reports — prepare and deliver clear verbal and written updates to project teams and external stakeholders at defined milestones during wind project execution.
  5. Schedule management — revise project timelines in response to changing site conditions or permitting delays using project management software in a development office context.
  6. Negotiation preparation — research and compile data to support power purchase agreement and land-use negotiation sessions under the direction of senior managers.
  7. Risk identification — apply critical thinking to recognize emerging schedule and cost risks on wind projects and escalate findings with documented analysis.
  8. Stakeholder coordination — facilitate routine communication among engineering, environmental, and construction teams to maintain alignment on wind project objectives.
  9. Regulatory and permitting tracking — manage permit application timelines and agency correspondence with reduced oversight to keep wind development projects on schedule.
  10. 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
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Wind project plans — create comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, goals, resource allocation, contingency strategies, and cost baselines autonomously for utility-scale wind developments.
  2. Development and construction coordination — direct cross-functional teams across engineering, environmental, and construction workstreams to ensure project objectives and quality standards are consistently met.
  3. Budget management — independently manage full project budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to keep wind energy developments within approved cost limits.
  4. Agreement negotiations — lead negotiations for interconnection agreements, tax abatements, and power purchase agreements on behalf of the organization with minimal escalation required.
  5. Subcontractor oversight — autonomously evaluate consultant and subcontractor performance against technical specifications and contractual obligations, enforcing corrective measures when necessary.
  6. 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.
  7. Scope of work development — define detailed functional scopes for design, environmental studies, and field support services that align technical requirements with project economics.
  8. 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.
  9. Schedule and forecast management — produce and maintain dynamic project schedules and financial forecasts that accurately reflect project status and enable proactive decision-making.
  10. Technology integration — leverage GIS, CAD, and project management platforms together to synthesize spatial, engineering, and financial data into actionable wind project intelligence.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cross-functional team development — mentor and develop project managers and development staff, building organizational depth and bench strength for wind energy development pipelines.
  4. Portfolio budget governance — establish and enforce financial controls, approval thresholds, and resource allocation frameworks across a portfolio of wind development projects at scale.
  5. Methodology and standards creation — design and institutionalize project management methodologies, scope development protocols, and reporting standards adopted organization-wide for wind energy programs.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Interdisciplinary program coordination — direct integrated programs spanning legal, engineering, environmental, and financial disciplines, ensuring cohesive delivery of large-scale wind energy development objectives.
  10. Executive reporting and accountability — present portfolio performance, strategic risks, and investment recommendations to boards, ownership groups, and executive leadership, driving informed organizational decision-making.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted document drafting — uses AI tools to generate first-draft project plans, scope summaries, and budget outlines, then reviews every output against project specifications before circulating Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic AI query use — prompts AI assistants to retrieve regulatory background on interconnection agreements or land-use permitting, verifying results against primary sources before applying them to negotiations.
Developing
  1. Wind project cost modeling support — delegates initial budget scenario calculations and contingency tables to an AI tool, then cross-checks outputs against site-specific cost data and subcontractor bids before presenting to stakeholders Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Meeting and negotiation preparation — directs an AI assistant to synthesize background materials on tax abatement structures or power purchase agreement precedents, using the output to sharpen talking points while retaining authorship of the negotiation strategy WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Subcontractor reporting review — routes quality and conformance reports from subcontractors through an AI summarization step to flag deviations from spec, then applies critical judgment to determine escalation actions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Energy assessment synthesis — orchestrates AI-assisted analysis of wind resource data, turbine siting models, and engineering consultant reports, integrating outputs into project decisions while maintaining direct accountability for accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Schedule and milestone management — employs AI tools to monitor project schedule adherence across development, permitting, and construction phases, interpreting alerts with contextual judgment before directing corrective action WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Stakeholder communication drafting — uses AI to produce structured written communications—progress reports, board summaries, agency correspondence—then edits for technical precision and strategic framing before distribution Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Risk and contingency planning — tasks an AI assistant with surfacing analogous project risk scenarios from prior wind developments, then synthesizes those patterns into original contingency frameworks tailored to the specific site and regulatory environment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Cross-functional AI workflow design — architects multi-step AI-assisted workflows spanning energy assessment, permitting, financial modeling, and construction scheduling, defining handoff criteria and human review gates at each stage to preserve decision quality Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Critical judgment on AI-generated project intelligence — evaluates AI outputs across high-stakes decision points—interconnection negotiations, tax agreement structuring, and budget approvals—applying domain expertise to override, refine, or act on AI recommendations where the automation feasibility boundary is reached Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Organizational AI adoption leadership — sets standards for how AI tools are incorporated into wind project management workflows across teams, training project staff on appropriate delegation boundaries and quality-control protocols WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 66
Augment share: 6.6%
Time saved: 85.6%
AI autonomy: 3.21
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Project status reporting — drafts basic written summaries of wind project milestones and budget updates for internal team review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder introduction — delivers initial verbal briefings on wind project scope and objectives to landowners or local officials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Agreement communication — explains key terms of power purchase agreements and land use contracts clearly to non-technical stakeholders during negotiations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Subcontractor correspondence — writes detailed scope-of-work documents and specification memos that align field crews with project requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Progress reporting — compiles and presents structured status reports covering schedule, costs, and contingencies to project owners and management teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional briefing — facilitates regular project coordination meetings with engineering, legal, environmental, and construction teams, synthesizing complex information into actionable updates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory communication — authors written submissions and verbal testimony for permitting agencies, adapting technical wind energy content to regulatory audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Negotiation messaging — leads verbal negotiations on interconnection agreements and tax abatements, framing project positions persuasively while maintaining stakeholder relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Executive communication — presents comprehensive wind portfolio status, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to C-suite and board-level audiences with precision and authority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community engagement leadership — designs and leads public information campaigns for wind development projects, managing community concerns through transparent multi-channel communication strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Communication framework development — establishes organization-wide templates, protocols, and standards for wind project reporting, ensuring consistency across all project teams and external partners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Task delegation — assigns discrete project tasks to team members or subcontractors under supervisor guidance during early wind project phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Initiative demonstration — identifies gaps in wind project planning documents and proposes solutions to project supervisors without being prompted Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Subcontractor oversight — directs the daily activities of subcontractors and consultants on wind projects, monitoring quality and schedule conformance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team accountability — establishes clear performance expectations for project team members and tracks deliverables against wind project milestones Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Decision ownership — makes independent judgments on moderate-risk project issues, such as scope adjustments or budget reallocations, within defined authority limits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Project leadership — coordinates and directs all development, engineering, and construction activities across the full wind project lifecycle to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Negotiation leadership — leads multi-party negotiations involving tax agreements, land use rights, and power purchase agreements, representing organizational interests with authority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Consultant management — supervises and evaluates the performance of external consultants conducting environmental studies, surveying, and energy assessments, redirecting effort when quality falls short Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Portfolio leadership — provides strategic direction across a portfolio of concurrent wind development projects, allocating resources and resolving competing priorities at the organizational level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Talent development — mentors junior project managers and development staff, building organizational capacity in wind energy project execution and negotiation skills Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational accountability — assumes full accountability for project outcomes and models leadership behaviors that shape team culture, decision-making norms, and professional standards across the wind development function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning awareness — identifies personal knowledge gaps in wind energy regulations, construction processes, or financial modeling and seeks targeted resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reflective planning — reviews completed project tasks to identify what estimation or coordination approaches worked and applies lessons to subsequent assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Strategy adjustment — monitors own project management approaches mid-cycle and modifies planning, communication, or scheduling strategies when early wind project signals indicate underperformance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Complexity self-assessment — evaluates own readiness before leading negotiations or technical reviews, preparing additional briefing materials when knowledge gaps are identified Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Decision process review — systematically evaluates own judgment and decision-making patterns across wind project phases, identifying cognitive biases that affect schedule or budget assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive learning — synthesizes lessons learned from completed wind projects into revised personal frameworks for scope development, risk identification, and stakeholder management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mental model calibration — compares pre-project assumptions about site conditions, regulatory timelines, or contractor performance against actual outcomes to refine future project planning accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional learning leadership — leads post-project retrospectives that convert individual and team metacognitive insights into documented process improvements adopted across the wind development organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive coaching — guides project team members in developing their own self-monitoring habits for technical judgment, helping them recognize and correct recurring planning errors in wind development contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data interpretation — reads and interprets wind resource assessment reports, identifying key metrics such as capacity factors and annual energy production estimates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption identification — recognizes when project cost estimates or schedule projections rely on unverified assumptions and flags these for supervisor review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Budget analysis — evaluates wind project cost forecasts against actual expenditures, identifying variances and assessing root causes to inform corrective actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor evaluation — critically assesses subcontractor bids and consultant proposals for completeness, pricing logic, and alignment with project specifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk identification — analyzes wind project plans to surface schedule dependencies, permitting risks, and interconnection delays that could jeopardize project viability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Agreement analysis — evaluates complex legal and financial terms within power purchase agreements, interconnection contracts, and tax abatement structures, identifying clauses that create project risk or opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feasibility judgment — synthesizes engineering assessments, environmental studies, economic models, and land use data to form evidence-based recommendations on whether to advance or abandon a wind development opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scope evaluation — critically examines proposed project scopes for completeness, logical sequencing, and alignment with regulatory requirements before committing organizational resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic portfolio analysis — applies rigorous analytical frameworks to evaluate multiple wind development opportunities simultaneously, weighing market dynamics, grid interconnection queues, policy environments, and financial returns to prioritize investment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic risk reasoning — constructs comprehensive risk models for wind projects that account for interdependencies among regulatory, financial, environmental, and construction variables, enabling proactive mitigation strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence standards leadership — establishes organizational standards for the quality of evidence required before major wind project decisions are made, reducing exposure to poorly substantiated assumptions across the development pipeline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Team contribution — participates constructively in cross-functional wind project kickoff meetings, sharing information and listening actively to engineering, legal, and environmental perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Information sharing — provides timely updates to project team members on task completion status, enabling colleagues to coordinate dependent activities without delays Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary coordination — collaborates with engineers, environmental consultants, surveyors, and legal counsel to integrate their outputs into a coherent wind project development plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — mediates disagreements between subcontractors, internal teams, or agency representatives by facilitating structured problem-solving conversations focused on shared project goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder alignment — coordinates input from landowners, utilities, regulators, and community groups to build consensus around wind project siting and development timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-party project coordination — directs the collaborative workflow of diverse project teams spanning development, engineering, construction, legal, and finance functions across all phases of wind project delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Agency collaboration — builds productive working relationships with permitting agencies and grid operators, navigating regulatory processes collaboratively to advance project approvals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Owner and investor alignment — facilitates regular collaboration with project owners, equity partners, and lenders to ensure shared understanding of project status, risks, and strategic direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Partnership architecture — designs and institutionalizes collaboration structures, including joint development agreements and multi-party steering committees, that enable complex wind projects to advance efficiently across organizational boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ecosystem leadership — cultivates long-term collaborative relationships with key regional stakeholders including utilities, landowner groups, government agencies, and community organizations, creating a development ecosystem that accelerates future wind projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Contractual honesty — accurately represents project status, costs, and risks in communications with supervisors and team members, avoiding embellishment or omission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — acknowledges personal errors in project estimates or planning documents and takes corrective action without prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical negotiation — conducts land use, tax abatement, and power purchase agreement negotiations with transparency and fairness, avoiding misrepresentation of project terms to landowners or counterparties Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality integrity — handles sensitive financial, legal, and proprietary wind project information with strict discretion, sharing only on a need-to-know basis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Commitment reliability — follows through on project commitments to subcontractors, regulators, and landowners, maintaining professional credibility across the development lifecycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Fiduciary responsibility — manages wind project budgets with rigorous stewardship, documenting decisions transparently and flagging cost overruns to ownership promptly and accurately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory integrity — ensures all permit applications, environmental studies, and agency submissions reflect accurate and complete project information, even when timelines create pressure to cut corners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder fairness — upholds equitable treatment of landowners, community members, and subcontractors throughout wind project negotiations, resisting pressure to exploit information asymmetries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture leadership — establishes and models ethical standards for wind development practice within the organization, creating accountability norms that govern how all team members engage with partners, regulators, and communities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry integrity advocacy — represents the organization in industry forums and policy discussions with demonstrated commitment to transparent, responsible wind energy development that builds long-term public trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Problem reframing — proposes alternative approaches to resolving minor wind project scheduling or permitting conflicts when standard solutions have failed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Scope ideation — contributes creative suggestions during project scope development sessions, offering unconventional approaches to site assessment or environmental mitigation strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Contingency design — develops innovative contingency plans for wind projects facing grid interconnection delays, permitting obstacles, or supply chain disruptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Financial structuring creativity — explores non-standard financial mechanisms such as community benefit agreements or creative tax equity structures to improve wind project economics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Process innovation — redesigns internal project tracking or reporting workflows to improve efficiency and information quality across wind development teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Development strategy innovation — conceives novel wind project development approaches, such as hybrid energy site configurations or unconventional land assembly strategies, that unlock previously unviable development opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Negotiation creativity — crafts inventive deal structures in power purchase and interconnection negotiations that satisfy counterparty constraints while advancing project financial objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk mitigation design — engineers creative contractual, technical, or financial solutions to manage project-specific risks that fall outside standard industry risk frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pipeline innovation — identifies and develops entirely new categories of wind development opportunity—such as offshore-onshore hybrid projects or co-located storage developments—by applying creative synthesis of market, regulatory, and technical insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational creativity leadership — builds a culture of innovation within the wind development team by sponsoring structured experimentation, rewarding creative problem-solving, and systematically capturing novel approaches for organizational learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts critical feedback on project plans or reports from senior managers and revises work without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge engagement — volunteers to take on unfamiliar wind project tasks, such as participating in regulatory hearings or financial modeling reviews, to build new competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback learning — analyzes the causes of wind project delays, cost overruns, or failed negotiations to extract actionable lessons that improve future project management performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill expansion — proactively pursues deeper knowledge of wind energy policy, grid interconnection processes, or construction management to expand professional effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Effort investment — dedicates sustained effort to mastering complex financial instruments, regulatory frameworks, or technical assessments relevant to wind project development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Resilient adaptation — revises wind project strategies fluidly in response to market shifts, regulatory changes, or community opposition, treating disruption as a development opportunity rather than a failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuous improvement practice — institutionalizes post-project reviews and applies lessons learned to improve planning accuracy, negotiation outcomes, and subcontractor management across subsequent wind projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Expertise building — systematically deepens technical mastery in wind resource assessment, energy economics, or environmental permitting through sustained learning effort over multiple project cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture creation — champions a team culture where project setbacks are openly examined, iterative improvement is rewarded, and professional development is embedded in wind development workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry learning leadership — engages with emerging wind energy technologies, evolving regulatory landscapes, and global market developments, translating frontier knowledge into organizational competitive advantage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Attentional focus — maintains concentrated attention during complex wind project briefings and technical reviews, avoiding distraction and capturing critical details accurately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal stress responses during high-stakes negotiations or project crises and takes deliberate steps to regulate emotional state before responding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional prioritization — applies structured attention management to distinguish urgent wind project tasks from important strategic activities, allocating effort accordingly rather than reacting to the loudest demand Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder attunement — notices verbal and non-verbal cues from landowners, regulators, or counterparties during negotiations, adjusting communication approach in real time based on observed responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Pressure regulation — maintains composed and methodical decision-making when wind projects face simultaneous pressures from budget overruns, schedule delays, and regulatory complications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Present-moment leadership — conducts project review meetings with full engagement, suspending multitasking to ensure team members receive undivided attention and high-quality real-time feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate decision pacing — resists premature closure on high-stakes wind project decisions—such as project go/no-go calls or major contract awards—by creating structured reflection time before committing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict de-escalation — approaches contentious negotiations or community opposition situations with calm intentionality, slowing the interaction tempo to prevent reactive escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful organizational culture — models and actively promotes mindful practices within the wind development team, including structured decision pauses, reflective project reviews, and intentional communication norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis steadiness — maintains strategic clarity and emotional regulation during major wind project crises—such as turbine supply failures, regulatory reversals, or financial restructuring—guiding the team through uncertainty with purposeful calm Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through complexity — continues making progress on difficult wind project permitting or land assembly challenges without withdrawing effort when initial approaches encounter obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — remains functionally productive while navigating ambiguous project situations, such as unresolved interconnection queue positions or pending regulatory approvals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained negotiation endurance — persists through protracted power purchase agreement or land use negotiations that extend over months, maintaining strategic focus and professional composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — restores project momentum after significant disruptions—such as failed environmental permits or withdrawn financing commitments—by rapidly developing and executing revised project strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adversarial environment navigation — maintains professional effectiveness when facing community opposition, regulatory resistance, or counterparty hostility during wind project development activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-cycle project endurance — sustains focused leadership and organizational momentum across multi-year wind project development timelines, managing team morale and personal resilience through extended periods of uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Financial risk courage — makes decisive go/no-go recommendations on wind projects under conditions of significant financial uncertainty, accepting personal accountability for the outcomes of those judgments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory adversity management — leads the organization through permitting denials, legal challenges, or policy reversals without losing strategic direction or team cohesion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Resilience modeling — demonstrates sustained courage and perseverance through the most challenging wind project adversities—including project cancellations, multi-year litigation, or market collapses—and uses those experiences to build organizational resilience capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous advocacy — takes principled organizational positions on contested regulatory, community, or policy issues affecting wind energy development, accepting reputational and political risk in service of long-term project and industry interests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Business Development Director · Business Development Manager · Development Director · Development Manager · Energy Director · Energy Project Director · Environmental Projects Advisor · Project Development Leader · Renewable Energy Civil Foreman · Renewable Energy Field Coordinator · Renewable Energy Project Handler · Renewable Energy Project Manager
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
  2. Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
  3. Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.
  4. Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information.
  5. Supervise the work of subcontractors or consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications or budgets.
  6. Develop scope of work for wind project functions, such as design, site assessment, environmental studies, surveying, or field support services.
  7. Provide verbal or written project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors, customers, or owners.
  8. Update schedules, estimates, forecasts, or budgets for wind projects.
CIP education codes
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