Project Manager

Create Energy

Portland, TN

About Create Energy: Create is redefining the future of energy with bold, innovative solutions that empower IPPs, developers, utilities, communities, and businesses to achieve true energy independence and resilience. From advanced solar and battery storage to cutting-edge EV charging systems, Create delivers high-performance technology designed to disrupt the status quo and accelerate the energy transition.

At the heart of this approach is ON-TRACK, a complete, one-stop-shop solution that allows customers to purchase everything they need directly from Create. By streamlining design, procurement, and installation, OnTrack eliminates unnecessary complexity and delivers a fully integrated path from panel to power. With OnTrack, customers gain simplicity, reliability, and cost savings in a single package—backed by Create’s engineering expertise and long-term support.

Headquartered in Portland, TN, and founded by visionary CEO and President Dean Solon, Create combines technical excellence with a fearless approach to problem-solving—pushing past conventional limits to design systems that are simpler, safer, and more resilient. Every solution is built with the customer in mind: easy to deploy, dependable in performance, and crafted to unlock lasting value.

Role Overview: As a Project Manager at Create Energy, you’ll be the driving force behind complex renewable energy initiatives—from concept to commissioning. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure every project delivers on our promise of innovation, quality, and impact.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of solar, wind, and EV infrastructure projects
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Manage vendor relationships, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Communicate project status to leadership and clients with clarity and confidence
Champion continuous improvement and lean execution across all phases

Qualifications

5+ years of project management experience in energy, construction, or manufacturing
Proven success managing multi-million dollar projects with tight deadlines
Strong understanding of renewable energy systems and EPC workflows, and the renewable energy industry
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Salesforce or equivalent)
PMP or similar certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

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