Division Associate Director

Position Summary

The Division Associate Director provides strategic leadership for a Division within DLB's Design Department, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines, leadership teams, client programs, and operational initiatives supporting mission critical and data center projects. This role is responsible for establishing the Division's long-term vision, driving operational excellence, developing organizational strategy, and ensuring successful execution of business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction (≤50%): Execute divisional priorities and strategic initiatives established by the Division Director. Oversee assigned client programs, ensuring successful delivery, operational consistency, and client satisfaction. Monitor divisional performance metrics and provide reporting, recommendations, and operational insights. Partner with leadership to develop operational plans supporting divisional objectives. Support organizational growth through resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload planning. Monitor operational risks and proactively recommend solutions. Collaborate directly with department leadership to shape organizational strategy and structure. Assist Division Director with change management initiatives and cultivate a high-performance culture.

• Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (≥25%): Assist the Division Director in executing organizational initiatives and divisional priorities. Assist in developing and implementing operational policies, standards, and best practices. Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources to meet divisional objectives. Support hiring, staffing strategies, succession planning, and organizational growth. Lead resource forecasting activities across assigned client programs. Assist in planning, budgeting, staffing, and operational coordination within assigned functional areas. Develop recommendations using operational metrics and reporting to improve divisional performance.

• Client and Market Leadership (≥25%): Serve as senior relationship owner for strategic and major clients. Drive business development strategy and market positioning within the data center and MEP consulting sectors. Anticipate client and market shifts, aligning service offerings and capabilities accordingly. Technology and Data-Driven Decision Making Champion technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives within the division. Drive the adoption of data analytics for divisional planning and forecasting. Ensure alignment of technology investments with divisional goals.

Position Requirements

• Operational leadership across multiple engineering teams or client programs. Resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload management. Budget management and operational planning. Client relationship management and program oversight. Strategic execution and organizational planning. Leading organizational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Cross-functional collaboration across multiple business units. Performance management, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience utilizing operational metrics and reporting to support decision making. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and business technology platforms. Ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and execute organizational initiatives. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, self-motivation, proactiveness, and strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders. Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple teams and leadership levels. Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.

Education / Experience Requirements

• B.A./B.S. degree in engineering, construction or related discipline OR 2 years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree PLUS Minimum of 10 years of industry related experience Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership in previous roles

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

Notice To Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.