Offshore Wind Project Manager

Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment through commercial operations. Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate with federal and state regulatory agencies, oversee marine survey campaigns, and manage complex offshore construction contracts. Navigate BOEM leasing and permitting processes, state siting requirements, and interconnection agreements to deliver utility-scale offshore wind projects.

Median salary: $160,000. Projected growth to 2033: 22% (much faster than average) - driven by US offshore wind targets. Typical education: Master's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $160,000
Entry-level: $100,000 - $130,000
Senior: $240,000+
Growth by 2033: 22% (much faster than average) - driven by US offshore wind targets
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 50-65 hours/week
Stress: High

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 75% Team / 25% Solo
Client facing: Frequent
Impact visibility: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education: Master's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 5-8 years
Years to senior: 10-15 years
Career switching: Very Hard
Typical student debt: $40,000 - $80,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

BOEM Offshore Wind Leasing & Permitting Process
Marine Survey & Environmental Review Coordination
Offshore Construction Contract Management
Offshore Electrical Transmission Design
Jones Act & Maritime Regulatory Compliance
Offshore Project Finance & PPA Negotiation

Soft skills

Project Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Executive Communication

Technical complexity: Very High

Typical career path

Project Engineer
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Director of Offshore Development
VP Offshore Wind