DLB Associates · 1 month ago
Mechanical Associate Director
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
15+ years expDLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions for hyperscale data centers and advanced infrastructure. The Mechanical Associate Director will lead the design department, focusing on staffing, capacity planning, and talent development while ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth within the team.
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Responsibilities
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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical design team and assist with training and development to foster a learning environment
Oversee organizational training and standards development for the Mechanical team
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids if needed / applicable
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications
Lead strategic planning for the Mechanical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position
Lead hiring processes for Mechanical 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 Mechanical team including resource forecasting, performance management and coordination
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 Mechanical 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
Qualification
Required
B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields including Operations, Business, Engineering, or related disciplines
Minimum of fifteen years of experience in related field
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 Mechanical 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
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
Company
DLB Associates
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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