Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager

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Estimated Wage Range $83,000 - $165,000/Annually

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver.

Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

The State Government & Public Affairs Manager, US East, will lead state-level advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs strategy across the northeast and mid-Atlantic. 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.

• Lead state government affairs strategy across the US East 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:
• • State DOT leadership and policy teams
  • Environmental and natural resource agencies (DEQ/DEP/DNR equivalents)
  • State budget, economic development, and procurement officials
  • 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:
• • Political risk and policy opportunities
  • Permitting support and escalation pathways
  • 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.
• Liaise regularly with Communications, Land, Environment & Public Affairs, Sales and Marketing, Business Unit GM’s and manufacturing operations to ensure common approaches, standardization in the U.S., and to obtain best practices.
• 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.

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…