Director, Government Affairs

50092 Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials, a global building materials leader, seeks a seasoned Government Affairs professional in Irving, TX. You will develop state and regional strategies, build relationships with officials and associations, and drive policy advocacy to advance business priorities across regions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align public policy with corporate goals, lead stakeholder mapping and analytics, and represent the company in policy forums and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute state and regional government affairs strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, agencies, policymakers, and trade associations.
• Collaborate to influence legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes impacting the business.
• Represent Heidelberg Materials North America in governmental and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Legislative processes

Education

Bachelor's in Political Science/Public Policy/Government Affairs

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $172,170.00 – $229,563.32

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute state and regional government affairs strategies that advance business priorities in partnership with regional leadership teams.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, policymakers, community leaders, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with state trade associations to influence legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes that impact the business.
• Represent Heidelberg Materials North America in governmental, industry, and stakeholder forums while serving as a trusted company advocate.
• Provide strategic guidance to regional teams on policy positioning, advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and issue management efforts.
• Identify emerging legislative, regulatory, and political trends and develop proactive strategies to address opportunities and risks.
• Design and deliver training programs, tools, resources, playbooks, and best practices that strengthen internal advocacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities across regions.
• Support engagement with federal policymakers and national trade associations while ensuring alignment with company government affairs priorities and objectives.
• Lead stakeholder mapping, relationship management, reporting, and analytics efforts to identify key influencers, engagement opportunities, and measure advocacy effectiveness.
• Partner cross-functionally with legal, operations, communications, sustainability, commercial, and other business teams to align public policy strategies with business goals and provide actionable policy insights.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or a related field, preferably within the building materials, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Proven ability to build, influence, and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively represent the company in diverse settings.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• High integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, and a collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively across cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

Office-based work environment with periodic travel throughout assigned regions and to industry events. Frequent interaction with government officials, policymakers, trade associations, community organizations, and internal stakeholders. Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and effective prioritization. Occasional attendance at legislative sessions, conferences, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement events.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.