Division Associate Director

About the role

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job 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.

Reporting to an Executive Director, the Division Associate Director is accountable for divisional performance, organizational growth, staffing strategy, client relationship management, and resource planning. This leader works collaboratively with Executive Directors, Directors, Associate Directors, and peer Division Directors to establish standards, develop policies, implement strategic initiatives, and 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, and 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.

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.
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

Position Requirements (Advanced Level for All the Following)

• 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.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently moving through office, facility, and other environments.
• On occasion, may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Up to 15%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

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

Additional information

Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership in previous roles

Benefits

• DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
• 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

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

Notice to Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.

Any 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.

• About Company ---

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.