Fire Protection & Plumbing 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 : Fire Protection & Plumbing 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 Fire Protection and Plumbing Associate Director will regularly interact with Senior Directors, other directors and Exec Team on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. This person will be involved in developing, modifying, and executing Department policies related to fire protection and plumbing staffing and design that affect operations, standards, QAQC, training and execution. Will manage activities within the Program and Project Management section of the Design Department.

The Fire Protection and Plumbing Associate Director will receive work in the form of objectives from Directors and Exec Team and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Will identify gaps and areas for improvement in their area of expertise within Department level operations and work with Directors to develop plans for implementation. Will be responsible for the execution of plans.

The Fire Protection and Plumbing Associate Director will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions
Tactical Leadership and Strategy Execution (25%)

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine a strategic plan in alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Work with executive leadership to identify and prioritize initiatives that support organizational growth and development.
• Review and adjust policies, programs, and practices to ensure they meet current and near-future business needs.
• Develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain a competent and diverse team.
• Lead and support change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicate and execute strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Oversee operational units, demonstrating adaptability and experience in handling challenges.
• Make informed decisions on significant operational matters.

Organizational Management and Policy Execution (25%)

• Oversee operational units, demonstrating adaptability and experience in handling challenges.
• Make informed decisions on

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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.