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Wind Energy Development Managers in New York

Wind Energy Development Managers in New York

Want to work as a Wind Energy Development Managers in New York? Below are the key facts. All managers not listed separately.

$161,360 Median Annual Wage (New York)
$169,952 National Median Annual Wage
16,640 New York Employment
Considerable Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Wind Energy Development Managers Make in New York?

For a wind energy development managers working in New York, wages run about $161,360 per year (or about $77.58/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $82,720 $39.77
25th percentile $115,170 $55.37
Median (50th) $161,360 $77.58
75th percentile $213,500 $102.64
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Wind Energy Development Managers in New York

The job concentration index in New York compared to the national average — is 0.43, indicating fewer wind energy development managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, wind energy development managers earn a median of $169,952 per year ($81.71/hour), below the New York median.

Wind Energy Development Managers earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 97,662 wind energy development managers in the U.S.. In New York alone, approximately 16,640 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 5,640 wind energy development managers.

Wind Energy Development Managers in New York vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Wind Energy Development Managers

Top New York Metros for Wind Energy Development Managers

These are the New York metros with the most wind energy development managers in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 28,550 $168,680
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 1,020 $114,430
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 860 $133,180
Rochester, NY 510 $131,580
Syracuse, NY 420 $142,560
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 230 $124,100
Binghamton, NY 190 $171,190
Utica-Rome, NY 100 $110,120
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 80 $124,090
Glens Falls, NY 50 $114,480
Ithaca, NY 50 $107,580
Kingston, NY 40 $102,180

Top States for Wind Energy Development Managers Employment

These states have the highest employment of wind energy development managers work.

State Number Employed
California 103,510
Texas 53,070
Florida 46,500
Georgia 36,520
Pennsylvania 24,480
New Jersey 24,000
Virginia 22,210
North Carolina 21,150
Maryland 20,810
District of Columbia 18,180
Tennessee 17,260
New York 16,640
Louisiana 15,360
Wisconsin 13,910
Colorado 13,710
Nevada 10,990
Washington 10,740
Massachusetts 10,670
Ohio 9,390
Arizona 9,280

Highest-Paying States for Wind Energy Development Managers

The highest-paying states for wind energy development managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $172,380
District of Columbia $171,910
California $170,740
Delaware $170,310
Washington $165,080
Colorado $164,010
New Jersey $163,630
Virginia $162,610
New York $161,360
Minnesota $158,680

Skills

The most important wind energy development managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.8 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.6 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Administration and Management  4.1 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Building and Construction  3.8 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  3.7 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  3.4 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for wind energy development managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, wind energy development managers typically:

  • 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.

Work Activities

  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Getting Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

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Also Known As

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, Renewable Power Director, Renewable Project Management and Construction Director, Wind Development Director.

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