Head of Real Estate - Perimeter Compute
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Expert
New York, NY, USA
HybridNYC area preferred.
Real EstateReal Estate Development, Real Estate Property Management
About the job
Requirements
- Proven ability to define and execute a complex, high-growth global infrastructure strategy and manage a multi-million-dollar profit and loss statement.
- Decades of project experience leading major building or infrastructure projects, preferably across multiple United States metros, with a background in real estate development, building operations, or complex infrastructure deployment.
- Deep technical legitimacy across real estate, sustainability, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, energy systems, and energy efficiency, with the ability to direct specialized technicians and contractors during complex build-outs and critical maintenance.
- An existing, scalable network across the commercial real estate ecosystem, including owners, brokers, operators, and facilities teams, in New York City, with a plan for building similar networks in new expansion markets.
- Mastery in assessing commercial properties, understanding building constraints and infrastructure gaps, and estimating full lifecycle cost and timing implications for qualification and long-term maintenance.
- Exceptional relationship instincts to open high-level doors, build trust with key partners, and navigate commercial negotiations and deployment issues.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the multi-year physical infrastructure and real estate strategy in alignment with global expansion goals and financial targets.
- Own the entire deployment lifecycle, from market mapping and site selection through final commissioning and long-term maintenance protocols.
- Own the real estate and infrastructure budget and profit and loss statement, making capital allocation decisions and driving cost optimization across build-out and operational activities.
- Direct end-to-end site acquisition, qualification, and build-out, turning Letters of Intent into fully operational compute nodes.
- Evaluate prospective sites and partners, establish technical and operational fit, quantify upgrade costs and timing, and define the prioritization schedule.
- Oversee the integration of infrastructure across building facilities, energy systems, and mechanical room requirements, serving as the final decision-maker on site readiness.
- Build, manage, and scale partnerships with building owners and operators, technicians, and contractors for national build-out and ongoing maintenance.
- Establish and own standard operating procedures for site operations, facilities management, and preventative maintenance to ensure 24/7 uptime and service-level-agreement-guaranteed performance.
- Serve as the final expert authority on power, cooling, waste heat reclamation, and deployment blockers, resolving complex infrastructure issues.
- Forge and maintain high-level partnerships with owners, technicians, and contractors.
- Lead deal origination, negotiation, and execution to transform prospective sites into revenue-generating compute nodes.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading major building or infrastructure projects across multiple United States metros, preferably with a background in real estate development, building operations, or complex infrastructure deployment.
- An established, scalable network across the commercial real estate ecosystem, including owners, brokers, operators, and facilities teams, in New York City and expansion markets.
About the company
Montauk Capital backs and builds companies at the forefront of the Electron Economy, supporting the shift to electrified and intelligent technologies that reshape industries and create strong demand for energy. The firm combines deep investment expertise with decades of operating experience to give founders strategic clarity and hands-on support that helps grow durable, high-impact businesses. Builders are invited to partner with Montauk for guidance, resources, and execution help to accelerate company growth. The goal is to create enduring companies of consequence by aligning capital with active operational support and strategic insight.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$24.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mantis Space raised over $10 million in March 2026, led by Montauk.
- Montauk launched Birch Geothermal on June 4, 2026, expanding its incubation pipeline.
- Caplight recorded Hint and Mantis Space deals in 2026, proving continuing transaction flow.
What critics are saying
- Kirk Hourdajaian left Montauk in July 2026, signaling potential execution churn.
- Birch Geothermal launched June 4, 2026 with no disclosed customers, pilots, or revenue.
- Mantis Space remains pre-revenue; orbital infrastructure timelines can stretch beyond a decade, risking studio credibility.
What makes Montauk Capital unique
- Philip Krim, Evan Caron, and Sharo Atmeh founded Montauk Capital in 2023.
- Montauk runs a venture studio and fund across energy, infrastructure, software, and AI.
- Mantis Space and Birch Geothermal show hands-on company creation, not passive capital deployment.
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