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What is a distributed generation project manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a distributed generation project manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $44.84 an hour? That's $93,268 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDistributed Generation Project ManagerUS Average
Salary
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Avg. Salary $93,268

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
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Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 18.27%

Black or African American 3.19%

Hispanic or Latino 7.54%

Unknown 4.39%

White 66.34%

Gender

female 18.18%

male 81.82%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42

Key steps to become a distributed generation project manager

  1. Explore distributed generation project manager education requirements

    Most common distributed generation project manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    70.0 %

    Master's

    30.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific distributed generation project manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Project Scope78.86%
    Generation Business21.14%
  3. Complete relevant distributed generation project manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New distributed generation project managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a distributed generation project manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real distributed generation project manager resumes.
  4. Research distributed generation project manager duties and responsibilities

    • Contract and manage services of architectural/engineering design firms, geotechnical and material testing firms, environmental consultants, and transportation consultants.
    • Initiate and implement system of construction process assets, including standardize filing and project documents, including use of Microsoft SharePoint.
    • Create infrastructure design documentation supporting application requirements.
    • Create infrastructure design documentation supporting application requirements.
  5. Apply for distributed generation project manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a distributed generation project manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average distributed generation project manager salary

The average distributed generation project manager salary in the United States is $93,268 per year or $45 per hour. Distributed generation project manager salaries range between $73,000 and $118,000 per year.

Average distributed generation project manager salary
$93,268 Yearly
$44.84 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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