Electrical Associate Director

DLB Associates

25d•Remote

About The Position

The Electrical Associate Director is a key leadership role within DLB’s Design Department. This position owns the systems that power the department’s growth: staffing and capacity planning, partner / outsourcing management (onshore and offshore), and talent onboarding and development. The Director closes gaps between recruiting, project / program staffing, and Day 1 productivity, while proactively building policies, dashboards, and playbooks that scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and operations. As both a strategic leader and tactical operator, you will be accountable for ensuring staffing visibility, cultivating strong partner networks, and creating best-in-class onboarding and development experiences that accelerate productivity across the Design Department.

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational objectives and how they relate to company policies
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles
Skilled at utilizing data visualization tools and techniques to present complex data in an easily understandable format for stakeholders and senior management
Strong leadership skills to motivate subordinates and ensure that they are performing at their best
Strong tactical decision-making skills to handle unforeseen issues that arise during the course of operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management, subordinates, and other stakeholders
Ability to establish operational objectives and work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinates
Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled in performing and analyzing Electrical calculations, topologies and Code requirements.
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields including Operations, Business, Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum of fifteen years of experience in related field.
A Level 5 or higher position
A minimum of 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership within DLB
Meet the minimum technical and professional requirements outlines above

Responsibilities

Lead/Direct Electrical Design Activities and Technical Development (≤50%)
Associate Director may be involved in schematic and conceptual designs as part of introduction / development of new projects or programs within the department.
Independently perform and / or direct advanced Electrical engineering design and calculations.
Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
Act as department level Engineer of Record (EoR) for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
Mentor members of the Electrical design team, and assist with training and development to foster a learning environment.
Oversee organizational training and standards development for the Electrical team.
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids if needed / applicable.
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications
Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (≥25%)
Lead strategic planning for the Electrical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
Lead hiring processes for Electrical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
Assist Directors in making informed decisions on significant operational matters at the department level.
Assist Directors in shaping and enforcing company-wide policies, ensuring they align with immediate operations and broader organizational goals.
Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources, including budgets, within purview to meet departmental requirements and strategic objectives.
Oversee specific functional areas, managing planning, staffing, and budgeting processes.
Guide and support teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Assist in developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a competent and diverse team.
Timely and effective management of the Electrical team including resource forecasting, performance management and coordination
Management and Leadership (≥25%)
Provide mentorship and coaching to staff to help them grow professionally and achieve their goals and to create a learning and growing environment
Manage or lead strategic initiatives for the Electrical department including new efforts or groups/teams.
Contribute to organizational training and standards development
Communicate the company / department goals and objectives to staff and ensure that they are aligned with the company's overall strategy
Promote a culture of operational excellence, customer intimacy and service leadership within the organization
Develop, modify and execute company policies that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to gather relevant data, insights and perspectives to support strategic planning and decision-making processes to ensure operational excellence
Ensure that budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements are established and adhered to
Continuously evaluate the performance of direct reports and staff by providing feedback when needed, as well as in 1:1s, performance reviews and coaching / counseling to improve performance
Monitor operations to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with company policies and regulations
Identify areas for process improvement or innovation within the organization, leveraging data analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies and policies, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making for resource planning and allocation needs to support company objectives
Participate in/Lead hiring and onboarding of new staff to ensure culture, values and core convictions are reinforced
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

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