Director of Site OperationsFull Time, NYC Area PreferredAbout the RoleThis is a highly operational and engineering-focused role that tactically owns the physical preparation, build-out, and technical retrofitting of sites to host our AI infrastructure. You will serve as the dedicated technical expert, bridging Edge AI's requirements with the capabilities of commercial facilities. You will conduct hands-on site evaluations, develop clear technical specifications for retrofitting spaces (specifically mechanical rooms for liquid-cooled micro data centers), and provide first-hand, reliable estimates on the cost and timing of this preparatory work. You will partner directly with building owners, asset managers, and their preferred contractors to execute the build-out and deployment of our solution, ensuring rapid, scalable, and technically compliant integration across our growing network.
What You'll Do:Site Technical Ownership & Estimation
- Conduct deep, tactical site evaluations, specifically assessing mechanical room capacity, existing condenser water loops, and electrical systems for hosting liquid-cooled AI micro data centers.
- Provide first-hand, granular cost and timing estimates for all necessary site upgrades, mechanical/electrical retrofits, and infrastructure gaps to inform partner prioritization and accelerate the deployment pipeline.
- Develop and continuously refine Edge AI's technical specifications (our "spec") to simplify interpretation and maximize execution efficiency by third-party and building-preferred contractors.
Build-Out and Contractor Management
- Partner directly with landlords, property management teams, and their appointed contractors (MEP, electrical outfits) to manage the build-out and physically integrate our solution.
- Serve as the expert resource for contractors, answering technical questions and managing the quality assurance of all build-out work against Edge AI's refined spec.
- Coordinate and manage access for specialized mobile support/technical field support for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of deployed units.
Facilities and Infrastructure Integration
- Ensure compliant physical and energy integration of Edge AI's modular infrastructure within the building's facilities and energy systems.
- Resolve tactical deployment blockers including network and room readiness, coordinating access, facilities issues, power concerns, and managing waste heat coordination.
- Maintain expertise on heat reclamation and best practices for preparing sites to unlock the full energy-efficiency advantages within a building.
What You'll Bring:- Extensive, hands-on experience managing and executing large-scale building retrofits, critical infrastructure projects, or data center/telecom deployments.
- Proven ability to conduct site evaluations and provide reliable, first-hand cost and timing estimates for complex MEP, power, cooling, and network upgrades.
- Deep technical understanding of mechanical/electrical systems (MEP), liquid cooling, condenser water loops, and waste-heat infrastructure within commercial properties.
- Expertise in working with and directing third-party contractors and building operators to execute technical specifications and ensure build-out compliance.
- Strong judgment and experience in defining and refining technical specifications for maximum clarity and execution efficiency by external parties.
- Background in building operations or infrastructure adjacent roles, capable of credibly working with owners and operators.
- Strong relationship instincts to open doors, build trust, and resolve issues with partners during the build-out process.
Why Join Us- Category-Defining Opportunity: Solving the AI inference bottleneck without the burden of power and infrastructure constraints
- Massive Market Opportunity: AI spending projected to exceed hundreds of billions annually, 54GW of AI Inference demand expected by 2030
- Studio Support: Leverage Montauk Capital's resources, network, and operational expertise during critical early stages
- Competitive compensation + equity: True ownership over what you build
