Division Associate Director

The posting, as Dlb Associates wrote it

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.

Position Title: Division Associate Director
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 ch

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ensive 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.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

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.