Design Division Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership for a Division within DLB's Design Department.

• Oversee various engineering disciplines, leadership teams, client programs, and operational initiatives.

• Establish the long-term vision for the Division and drive operational excellence.

• Develop organizational strategies and ensure successful execution of business objectives.

• Collaborate with Executive Directors, Directors, Associate Directors, and fellow Division Directors.

• Lead change management initiatives while fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.

• At least 15 years of industry-related experience.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management position, demonstrating a record of people leadership in previous roles.

• Expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and divisional operations.

• Experience in budget development, financial planning, resource forecasting, and capital planning.

• Proven ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships and drive business development initiatives.

• Skill in leading organizational change and developing high-performing teams.

• Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration and influencing decisions across multiple business units.

• Experience in developing operational policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong strategic decision-making skills using data analytics, forecasting, and performance metrics.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to establish divisional objectives, staffing strategies, succession plans, and long-term operational goals.

• Familiarity with business technology platforms, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), and engineering technology ecosystems to support operational excellence.

• Capability to analyze complex business challenges, create strategic solutions, and execute organizational initiatives.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a remote environment through effective communication, self-motivation, proactiveness, and robust organizational skills.

• Competence in effectively communicating with executive leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple teams and leadership levels.

• Understanding of and adherence to company and site safety requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and an HDHP with HSA option).

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Dental and vision plans.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouses/domestic partners and dependent children up to age 26.

• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.

• Paid time off (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 and AD&D coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.