Associate Vice President (Manager)

About the role

The opportunity is for an experienced recruitment leader to step into an AVP / National Market Lead role within our Construction practice. This individual will own and scale our national recruitment platform focused on infrastructure construction, including:

• Substations
• Transmission & distribution (T&D)
• Utility-scale electrical infrastructure
• Power EPCs and General Contractors

Role Responsibilities

Market Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the national growth strategy for Power Construction recruitment across the U.S.
• Establish LVI as the go-to recruitment partner for top-tier power GCs and EPCs.
• Identify new commercially viable sub-markets and geographic growth opportunities.
• Maintain a strong personal billing desk while scaling the wider platform.

Client & Commercial Ownership

• Lead senior-level client relationships with key accounts nationwide.
• Leverage existing contracts and MSAs while expanding client penetration.
• Advise clients on labor market trends, compensation, and hiring strategy.
• Drive revenue growth, margin performance, and long-term client partnerships.

Team Build & People Development

• Hire, train, and develop future billers and people leaders.
• Build and scale a team projected to reach 8–10 consultants within 18 months.
• Coach consultants on business development, delivery, and account management.
• Set clear performance expectations and lead by example.

Leadership & Culture

• Partner closely with senior leadership in Boston and across LVI globally.
• Contribute to office-wide performance, culture, and leadership initiatives.
• Act as a mentor and role model within the Construction and Infrastructure division.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a top-performing recruiter or recruitment leader in construction, power, energy, or infrastructure markets.
• Experience billing and managing accounts.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Comfortable operating with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Ambition to progress to senior executive-level leadership within a global business.

What We Offer

• Established platform: 20+ years of market data and 24,000+ signed terms globally.
• Immediate access to top-tier clients and live mandates nationwide.
• Best-in-class commission structure: uncapped, no splits, no rolling deficit.
• Long-term wealth creation: opportunity for equity/ownership participation at Phaidon International level.
• Career progression: clear pathway beyond AVP into senior and executive leadership.
• Technology & AI investment: industry-leading tools to enhance productivity and scalability.
• Benefits & Wellbeing: medical, dental, vision, EAP from day one.
• PTO: 26 days annual leave plus holidays, winter break, and birthday half-day.

Why This Role

• This role is ideal for a senior recruiter or Manager who wants:
• True national market ownership
• The chance to build a legacy team
• Exposure to private equity-backed growth and equity upside
• A high-performing, supportive leadership environment
• Long-term career and financial acceleration