Observed career paths · renewable_energy

Where does a Project Developer, Renewables go next?

17 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.

Management path
Renewables Project Manager+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
60% of observed moves out of Project Developer, Renewables go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Renewable Development+72% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Project Developer, Renewables go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Construction Project Manager+22% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Project Developer, Renewables go here (480 careers)
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers89% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Construction+134% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Construction Project Manager. 2% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate480 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Senior Maintenance Technician-16% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Project Developer, Renewables go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Power Systems Engineer-4% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Project Developer, Renewables go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there

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