Site Deployment Manager

Rune; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and strategic equity

Job summary

Rune seeks a Site Deployment Manager to lead field execution of RELIC deployments and serve as the key link to field operations. You will ensure every deployment is completed safely, on schedule, and to Rune’s quality standards.

You will guide the field operations team, coordinate with site owners, contractors, vendors, and delivery partners, and help maintain site uptime through planned maintenance and rapid responses to issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field operations, industrial construction, data center deployment, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or a related field.
• Experience leading field teams, contractors, and multiple concurrent scopes.
• Manage site logistics, equipment deliveries, installation schedules, and handoffs.
• Strong jobsite safety, quality control, contractor management, and field documentation.
• Ability to read construction drawings, electrical one-lines, and equipment layouts.

Responsibilities

• Own onsite execution from mobilization through installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Translate plans and schedules into clear daily field activities.
• Coordinate personnel, contractors, equipment, materials, and site resources for on-time installation.
• Track deployment progress, risks, and issues; provide updates to leadership.
• Lead field operations team during deployments, maintenance, and emergencies.

Skills

Field operations

Team leadership

Contractor management

Safety & quality

Reading construction drawings

Organizational skills

Decision making in field

Travel flexibility

Compute infra knowledge

Certifications a plus

Job description

About Rune

Every solar and wind power plant is a latent data center. Rune connects wasted power to the compute that needs it. Solar plants generate electricity the grid can't take: clipped by inverters, curtailed by operators, gone before it ever reaches a meter. Meanwhile, AI needs more power than new construction can deliver in time.

Location

Mountain View, CA

About Rune

Every solar and wind power plant is a latent data center. Rune connects wasted power to the compute that needs it. Solar plants generate electricity the grid can't take: clipped by inverters, curtailed by operators, gone before it ever reaches a meter. Meanwhile, AI needs more power than new construction can deliver in time.

Rune deploys hardware, software, and financial solutions to put this power to work. We build modular micro data centers that install directly at solar sites, bypassing the traditional grid entirely and turning stranded power into compute. We’re backed by Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, and Lowercarbon Capital.

The Role

As the Site Deployment Manager at Rune, you will lead the field execution of our RELIC deployments and serve as the critical link to our field operations teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that each deployment is completed safely, on schedule, and to Rune’s quality standards.

You will lead the field operations team and coordinate activities among site owners, contractors, vendors, delivery partners, and internal stakeholders. Following deployment, you will help ensure site uptime by coordinating planned maintenance and emergency responses to equipment failures or outages.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable leading teams in the field, and able to solve complex operational problems in fast-moving deployment environments.

Key Responsibilities

Deployment Execution

• Own onsite execution from initial site mobilization through installation, commissioning, and operations
• Translate engineering plans, schedules, and installation requirements into clear daily field activities
• Coordinate field personnel, contractors, equipment, materials, and site resources to support on-time installation
• Track deployment progress, risks, and open issues while providing clear updates to company leadership

Field Operations Leadership

• Lead Rune’s field operations team during deployments, maintenance activities, and emergency responses
• Establish daily work plans and ensure responsibilities, priorities, and expectations are clearly communicated
• Hold field personnel and contractors accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and professional conduct
• Ensure teams have the tools, materials, information, and support required to execute effectively
• Capture lessons learned and work with engineering to improve future products, procedures, and deployments

Site Logistics And Coordination

• Serve as Rune’s primary onsite point of coordination among site owners, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and logistics providers
• Coordinate site access, work hours, safety orientations, deliveries, unloading, staging, storage, and equipment placement
• Ensure labor, equipment, contractors, and materials are available when required by the deployment schedule
• Coordinate overlapping work scopes to prevent conflicts, delays, unsafe conditions, and rework
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professionally managed deployment site

Safety And Quality

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across Rune personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Ensure compliance with Rune standards, site-owner requirements, approved work practices, and applicable safety regulations
• Lead or coordinate daily safety briefings, pre-task planning, and job hazard assessments
• Verify installations against technical requirements, checklists, and quality standards
• Document and drive resolution of installation deficiencies before commissioning

Site Reliability And Emergency Response

• Coordinate planned maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and equipment replacements following deployment
• Lead the field response to equipment failures, degraded performance, and site outages
• Mobilize the appropriate personnel, contractors, vendors, tools, and replacement components during an incident
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and site owners throughout emergency response activities
• Participate in incident reviews and incorporate corrective actions into operating procedures and future deployments

Ideal Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of experience in field operations, industrial construction, data center deployment, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or a related environment
• Proven experience leading field teams, contractors, and multiple concurrent work scopes
• Demonstrated ability to manage site logistics, equipment deliveries, installation schedules, and operational handoffs
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, quality control, contractor management, and field documentation
• Ability to read and work from construction drawings, electrical one-lines, equipment layouts, and technical specifications
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with consistent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to make practical, safety-conscious decisions in fast-moving field environments
• Willingness to travel frequently and support time-sensitive site issues when required
• Experience with compute infrastructure, power systems, cooling systems, networking, controls, or commissioning is a plus
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, PMP, or similar certifications are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base and strategic ownership in what we believe will be one of the largest infrastructure build-outs of the decade.

Rune is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.