Director, Government Affairs

Heidelberg Materials AG; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 172,170 - 229,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG in Irving, TX, is hiring a Director of Government Affairs to lead and execute strategies that promote business interests. This role involves building strong relationships with governmental officials and collaborating on policies and regulations that impact the industry.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 10 years of experience in government affairs. The position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, suited for a highly skilled individual interested in shaping public policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes at local, state, and federal levels.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials.

Responsibilities

• Develop state and regional government affairs strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and stakeholders.
• Represent the company in governmental and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Government relations

Public policy

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

## Director, Government AffairsApplylocations: Irving, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: JR10016716Line of Business: Service & SupportPay 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 HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.