What is a wind project manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a wind project manager

1. Explore wind project manager education requirements

   Most common wind project manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

   Associate

   15.0 %

2. Start to develop specific wind project manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Environmental Health	62.22%
   RFP	37.78%

3. Complete relevant wind project manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New wind 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 wind project manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real wind project manager resumes.

4. Research wind project manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage projects from GPS field data collection through final map production.
   • Implement a repeatable process methodology base on the PMI PMBOK defining a systematic approach to delivering solutions and achieving customer objectives.
   • Develop a detail, integrate EPC schedule in P3 for a 100Mw wind farm project.
   • Attend study meetings and negotiate IAs with RTOs and utilities.

5. Apply for wind project manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a wind 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