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Recruiting Manager

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Recruiting Manager – Vertex Solutions

About Vertex
At Vertex Solutions, we are more than recruiters; we are architects of opportunity and connectors of top A/E/C and Mission-Critical talent across the U.S. We believe that recruiting is a human-centered experience where relationships, not transactions, drive lasting impact for candidates and the clients we serve.

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Recruiting Manager who can elevate our team, strengthen our recruiting engine, and help us expand our footprint in Architecture, Engineering, and Mission-Critical/Data Center markets.

Position Overview

The Recruiting Manager will lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters while owning the delivery engine behind our A/E/C and Mission-Critical placements. This role combines leadership, hands-on recruiting, training, and process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in a relationship-driven recruiting model, can attract top passive talent, and can create consistent, scalable recruiting workflows.

This is a high-impact role directly tied to company growth, client success, and the performance of our recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters at varying experience levels (entry-level to senior).
     

  • Conduct weekly 1:1 coaching sessions using Vertex’s training frameworks (Blueprint, Scorecard, 30/60/90 plan, etc.).
     

  • Provide real-time feedback on sourcing, messaging, candidate management, submissions, and client engagement.
     

  • Hold the team accountable to weekly activity and quality metrics while keeping morale high.
     

Recruiting Delivery

  • Oversee and participate in recruiting for A/E/C and Mission-Critical roles (Architects, MEP Engineers, Studio Leaders, PMs, Electrical Engineers, Designers, Construction leaders, etc.).
     

  • Engage passive talent through consultative, relational outreach.
     

  • Ensure high-quality submissions, interview prep, reference checks, and candidate experience from first touch to offer.
     

  • Manage high-priority roles directly when needed.
     

Process & Operational Excellence

  • Implement and refine Vertex’s recruiting processes, documentation, and training modules.
     

  • Optimize usage of Loxo, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and internal sourcing tools.
     

  • Track, analyze, and present weekly recruiting metrics for internal leadership.
     

  • Drive continuous improvement across sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and workflow efficiency.
     

Client Collaboration

  • Partner with Account Managers and leadership to understand current and upcoming client needs.
     

  • Provide talent insights, market intelligence, and recommendations for improving searches or filling hard-to-reach roles.
     

  • Participate in client intake calls and strategy sessions as needed.
     

  • Ensure recruiting delivery aligns with Vertex’s relational, high-touch standard.
     

Training & Onboarding

  • Lead onboarding for new recruiters joining Vertex, ensuring they understand industry basics, sourcing strategies, messaging, and the Vertex Blueprint.
     

  • Create training content, best-practice guides, and role-play sessions to develop recruiter skills.
     

  • Track 30-60-90 day performance milestones for new team members.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of recruiting experience (A/E/C, Mission-Critical, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry experience ).
     

  • 1+ year of leadership or team lead experience is strongly .
     

  • Proven success engaging passive candidates and filling niche, technical, or senior-level roles.
     

  • Strong understanding of the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, messaging, screening, submittals, interview coordination, and offers.
     

  • Experience using ATS/CRM systems (Loxo ).
     

  • Exceptional communication skills verbal, written, and interpersonal.
     

  • High emotional intelligence and a relationship-driven approach.
     

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Who Thrives at Vertex

  • Someone who values relationships over transactions.
     

  • A builder of people, processes, and systems.
     

  • A coach who enjoys elevating others.
     

  • Someone who wants to grow quickly within a scaling firm.
     

  • A proactive communicator who brings solutions and ideas.
     

  • Someone with genuine curiosity about architecture, engineering, and mission-critical industries.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + uncapped performance bonuses.
     

  • Monthly team performance incentive opportunities.
     

  • PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling.
     

  • Career growth opportunities as Vertex expands across the U.S.

Company DescriptionOur company is a specialized group of talented team members that puts people first. We create opportunity, engineer meaningful connections and transform industries through our services we offer. We are guided by integrity and empathy to strategically serve our clients with industry expertise. Our results allow our clients to thrive!Company DescriptionOur company is a specialized group of talented team members that puts people first. We create opportunity, engineer meaningful connections and transform industries through our services we offer. We are guided by integrity and empathy to strategically serve our clients with industry expertise. Our results allow our clients to thrive!