Project Manager - Boston Elephant Energy Leading climatetech company electrifying millions of homes

Company: Elephantenergy
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Onsite in BostonAbout UsFor roughly 500,000 years, humans have been burning stuff to heat our homes, burning stuff to light our homes, and burning stuff to power our machines. It's 2024, people. Let's change that.Right now, homes account for roughly 20% of the world's carbon emissions. Here at Elephant Energy, we know that there is a better way, so we are building a one-stop shop that makes it easy to upgrade to a climate-friendly home. We enable homeowners to confidently make the switch to modern, electric technologies and get their homes off of fossil fuels - all at once, or over time.Our HistoryFounded in 2021 by DR and Josh with the goal to accelerate the end of fossil fuel use, our first installation was in Boulder, Colorado in November 2021 and three short years, we have successfully:

• Launched a second market in Boston, Massachusetts, in summer 2023.
• Installed > 1,000 heat pumps in > 500 unique homes, receiving these amazing along the way.
• Amassed 40+ herdmembers, with plans to continue to expand based on our early and continued success in #electrifyingeverything.
• Completed a successful Seed stage fundraise, with plans to raise a Series A in 2025.Cohort ModelTo meet the growing demand for comfortable, energy-efficient homes, we are expanding our Project Management (PM) teams in both Denver and Boston. To support this growth, we intend to hire biannually, onboarding new PMs in cohorts to ensure a collaborative and supportive start.Our next cohort is set to begin on February 15, 2025, and we anticipate hiring 3-5 candidates for this group. A subsequent cohort is planned for June 2025. If you're interested in joining a dynamic team committed to delivering home comfort and electrification projects, we encourage you to apply today. We intend to close the application window on or before January 17, 2024.About The RoleWhat you would be doing: Our PMs take over from Home Comfort Advisors once a project is sold, serving as the customer's main point of contact through pre-installation, construction, and inspection. They oversee installer partners to ensure quality, maintain margins, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Other responsibilities include though are not limited to:Big Things:

• Oversee the successful delivery of home comfort and electrification projects - You are accountable for the entire project scope, the project team and resources, the project budget, and the success or failure of the project.
• Lead planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects.
• Understand & articulate project goals, develop reasonable project schedules, coordinate scheduling with contractor partners, manage homeowner expectations, and keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Develop and execute detailed processes and task lists; use best practices and tools to efficiently track, delegate, and ensure completion.
• Monitor project risks and develop/implement mitigation strategies in real time.Little Things:
  • Provide internal and external feedback to improve our ability to sell, scope, design, and execute projects; Improve our Project Playbook.
  • Identify opportunities to deliver an even better experience for all stakeholders - homeowners, contractor-partners, suppliers, etc.
  • Ensure our Project Management capabilities are world-class - effective, efficient, replicable, scalable, etc.
  • Help to grow our Project Management team through hiring, training, and collaborating with other Project Managers.What you won't be doing:
    • Working exclusively from your desk managing relationships from a phone or computer.
    • Handling refrigerant, wiring electrical panels, or drilling into drywall.Timeline for role expectations:
    • Within one month, you will have:
      • Shadowed multiple home comfort consultations and installations
      • Gained comfort with our tech stack
      • Within three months, you will have completed your first heat pump project and be manage multiple end to end projects independently.Success in this role looks like/can be measured as:
      • Quality. PMs are the last stop on quality, measured in call backs and failed inspections.
      • Customer Satisfaction. We've passionate about achieving outstanding NPS and we want every customer to have an amazing experience building with us.
      • Margin. PMs directly influence our ability to meet and exceed margin targets on every project.You're a great fit for this role if you have/you are:
        • Minimum of 3 years of experience successfully delivering projects in residential architecture or construction, HVAC, energy, or similar industries. Experience in related fields such as smart home technology, building science, energy efficiency, or customer-focused project management is highly desirable. Familiarity with building codes, permitting processes, and project management tools is a plus.
        • A business generalist mindset - capable of handling a wide range of situations and conversations, engaging with customers, negotiating with contractors, problem solving with suppliers, and developing and operationalizing processes.
        • A toolkit of project management skills and are passionate about customer experience.
        • A builder, a go-getter, a genuine self-starter; you get stuff done and promptly.
        • A fast learner who holds yourself to high expectations (and meets them).
        • A little knowledge about a lot of stuff - energy, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, business, finance, operations, etc.
        • The commitment to building a diverse, equitable workplace and seek to make our company more inclusive.Indicators this may not be the right role for you
          • You prioritize working in isolation over collaborating as a guide and partner to your team.
          • You struggle with time management and cannot effectively manage competing priorities.
          • Giving and/or receiving feedback makes you uncomfortable.
          • You rely on clarity, organization, and structure to succeed but struggle to create them independently.
          • You're uneasy about face to face customer service and vendor relationship management.Total Compensation
            • Annual base salary of $75,000-$90,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
            • Stock options, commensurate with experience and in line with internal equity bands
            • Medical, dental insurance covered at 75% for employees
            • 401k with 6% company match
            • 10 company holidays and unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation & wellness/illness)
            • Home Electrification Incentives
            • Flexible, hybrid work environmentLocation: These positions require in-person work in Boston, MA. We are a hybrid company with Herdquarters in Broomfield and get together as a team semi-annually in Colorado.Interview ProcessHere is the interview process that you can expect for this role, with estimated timelines to help set your expectations. The steps are designed to help you get the information needed to determine if we are the right fit for you.
            • Exploratory call to address your questions, discuss your motivations, and establish whether this is the role for you - with
            • The Hiring Manager interview is a deep dive into the core skills and attributes required for success, with insight into the role's impact and team dynamics.
            • The Case Study exercise is a practical, anonymized assignment designed to evaluate your approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and structured thinking.
            • Culture add and values interview with a Co-Founder.Please note - we will welcome you to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn't get to during the interview process.Join the HERD!Our mission is to build a more sustainable planet by electrifying everything, starting with homes. We are assembling a high-energy, creative, and ambitious team eager to accelerate the energy transition while building a generational business.We are committed to building an inclusive working environment and doing our part to create a more equitable world. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please let us know.We are a certified B Corp headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Our growth is fueled by ever-increasing demand for more comfortable and sustainable homes and strong tailwinds from state and federal rebates and incentives. Our digital platform and superior team of building science and installation experts help homeowners confidently upgrade to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, energy-efficient systems, and EV chargers. By combining meticulous project oversight with skilled installation partners, we ensure a seamless upgrade experience.To date, we have successfully electrified over a thousand homes in cold climates with stellar results - ensuring that our customers can confidently transition to electric living. And stop burning stuff.Submit your application .
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