Associate Vice President (Manager)

Associate Vice President (AVP) Manager

Location: Boston, MA

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive Base Salary Uncapped Commission Long-Term Incentives (Equity Participation)

About Phaidon International & LVI Associates:

Founded in London in 2004, Phaidon International is one of the fastest-growing recruitment groups globally and now ranks among the largest direct-hire agencies in the world. We partner with market-leading organizations across infrastructure, energy, financial services, life sciences, and technology, delivering specialist talent solutions for mission-critical roles.

LVI Associates, a flagship brand within Phaidon International, is a recognized global leader in energy and infrastructure recruitment. Our teams work with the most respected General Contractors (GCs), EPCs, developers, and owners delivering complex power infrastructure projects across North America.

Our Boston office, located in the John Hancock Tower (200 Clarendon Street), has historically been LVI's highest-performing division, consistently leading the business in revenue growth, market expansion, and leadership development.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced recruitment leader to step into an Associate Vice President 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

This is a senior leadership position with full market ownership, significant autonomy, and a clear mandate to build, lead, and grow a national team.

You will inherit:

• A high-volume, contract-rich market
• An extensive database and client network built over 12 years
• Support from a proven leadership team within LVI Boston
• The resources and brand strength of a global recruitment platform

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