Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager

Join Amrize as a Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The State Government & Public Affairs Manager, US South, will lead state-level advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs strategy across the South. This role will monitor and influence legislation and regulations impacting the building materials industry-including cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, roofing, coatings, insulation, and construction materials supply chains.
This position is ideal for a proactive government affairs professional who can build relationships, anticipate policy risk, and deliver real outcomes that support operations, customers, and growth.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead state government affairs strategy across the US South region, including legislative, regulatory, and political engagement plans.
• Track and analyze state policy developments impacting building materials and construction markets, including procurement, environmental regulation, permitting, transportation funding, and product/material standards.
• Directly advocate with Governors' offices, state legislatures, state agencies, and key decision-makers to advance Amrize priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with:
  o State DOT leadership and policy teams
  o Environmental and natural resource agencies (DEQ/DEP/DNR equivalents)
  o State budget, economic development, and procurement officials
  o Attorneys General offices and key legislative committee staff
• Manage contract lobbyists and consultants across assigned states, including scope development, performance management, and budget oversight.
• Represent Amrize in relevant trade associations, business coalitions, and policy organizations, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and measurable ROI.
• Support state-level stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including community engagement strategy, local issue response, and proactive relationship building.
• Serve as an internal resource to operations and commercial teams on:
  o Political risk and policy opportunities
  o Permitting support and escalation pathways
  o External messaging and government engagement strategy
• Contribute to regional political engagement strategy, including PAC/political contributions planning consistent with Amrize policies and compliance requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable ethics, lobbying registration, and reporting requirements across assigned states.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education :
Bachelor's degree required
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Economics, or related field
Required Experience:

• 7-10+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, legislative or executive branch roles, or comparable advocacy experience

• Proven track record influencing legislation, regulation, or state agency decision-making

• Experience managing external lobbyists, consultants, and association relationships
Preferred Experience:

• Background in building materials, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors

• Familiarity with permitting, environmental policy, and state DOT transportation funding programs

• Experience navigating multi-state portfolios with competing priorities and fast-moving legislative timelines
Required Technical Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Travel Requirements: 25%
Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work as part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in the functional area, as well as the overall operations
• Strong political judgment and relationship-building ability
• Ability to translate complex policy into clear business impacts and action plans
• High…