[Hiring] Division Associate Director @DLB Associates

Role Description

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.

Reporting to an Executive Director, the Division Associate Director is accountable for:

• Divisional performance
• Organizational growth
• Staffing strategy
• Client relationship management
• Resource planning

This leader works collaboratively with Executive Directors, Directors, Associate Directors, and peer Division Directors to:

• Establish standards
• Develop policies
• Implement strategic initiatives
• Strengthen collaboration across the Design Department

The Division Associate Director serves as a senior organizational leader with broad decision-making authority, influencing:

• Departmental strategy
• Operational performance
• Talent development
• Long-term business growth

Success in this role requires balancing strategic planning with operational execution while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture that supports DLB's organizational goals and client commitments.

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline OR 2 years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
• 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

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

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