Division Associate Director

DA Division Associate Director

DLB Associates
Salary: $160K – $230K per year
United States only

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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 -workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States

SALARY

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

JOB SUMMARY

TheDivision Associate Directorprovides strategic leadership for a Division withinDLB'sDesign Department, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines, leadership teams, client programs, and operational initiatives supporting mission critical and data center projects. This roleis responsible forestablishingthe Division's long-term vision, driving operational excellence, developing organizational strategy, and ensuring successful execution of businessobjectives.

Reporting toanExecutive Director, theDivision Associate Directoris 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 toestablishstandards, develop policies, implement strategic initiatives, and strengthen collaboration across the Design Department.

TheDivision Associate Directorserves 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 supportsDLB'sorganizational goals and client commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction (≤50%)
- Execute divisional priorities and strategic initiativesestablishedby 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 divisionalobjectives.

- 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 withchangemanagement initiatives andcultivatea high-performance culture. 

Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (≥25%)
- Assist the Division Director in executing organizational initiatives and divisional priorities.

- Assistin 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.

- Assistin 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.

- Experienceutilizingoperational metrics and reporting to support decision making.

- ExperienceutilizingMicrosoft 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 whilemaintainingexceptional 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

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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,meetingfor 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 
- 2years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree 

PLUS 
- Minimum of10years of industry related experience

- Minimum of 2yearsexperiencein a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership inpreviousroles

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.

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.

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Oct 13, 2026
Posted on
Aug 14, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Director

Salary

Salary: $160K – $230K per year

Education
Bachelor degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements
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United States

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Job categories
Division Leadership Engineering Leadership Data Center Leadership Design Management Deputy Division Director Division Program Director Associate Director Division Manager Division Lead Division Leader

Skills
Digital Transformation Business Development Strategic Planning Budget Management Performance Management Operational Planning Resource Planning Staffing Coordination Workload Management Service Operational Metrics Strategic Program Oversight Organizational Development Excel Outlook PowerPoint MEP Engineering Operational Leadership Strategic Execution Coaching Mentor Data Analysis Customer Relationship Management

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Oct 13, 2026
Posted on
Aug 14, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Director

Salary

Salary: $160K – $230K per year

Education
Bachelor degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements
Suggest an edit

United States

Hiring timezones
Show UTC offsets

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories
Division Leadership Engineering Leadership Data Center Leadership Design Management Deputy Division Director Division Program Director Associate Director Division Manager Division Lead Division Leader

Skills
Digital Transformation Business Development Strategic Planning Budget Management Performance Management Operational Planning Resource Planning Staffing Coordination Workload Management Service Operational Metrics Strategic Program Oversight Organizational Development Excel Outlook PowerPoint MEP Engineering Operational Leadership Strategic Execution Coaching Mentor Data Analysis Customer Relationship Management

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