Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager

Amrize; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a State Government Affairs Manager, US South, to lead advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and policy strategy across the region. You will monitor legislation affecting building materials and coordinate with governors, legislatures, and agencies to advance Amrize priorities.

You will manage external lobbyists, build cross-functional relationships, and ensure compliance with lobbying regulations while driving measurable ROI and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of 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
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Directly advocate with Governors’ offices, state legislatures, state agencies, and key decision-makers
• Build and maintain relationships with state DOT leadership, environmental agencies, procurement officials, and Attorneys General offices
• Manage contract lobbyists and consultants across assigned states, including scope development and budget oversight
• Represent Amrize in relevant trade associations and policy organizations to ensure alignment with priorities
• Support stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including community engagement strategy
• Provide internal guidance on political risk, permitting, and external messaging to operations and commercial teams
• Contribute to regional political engagement strategy and PAC planning
• Ensure compliance with ethics, lobbying registration and reporting requirements

Skills

Political judgment

Relationship-building

Policy advocacy

Project management

Lobbyist management

MS Office

Education

Political Science / Public Policy / Law / Economics background

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Estimated Wage Range $83,000 - $152,600/Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

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.
• Develop presentations, dashboards, one-pagers, and infographics to effectively communicate government affairs activities, outcomes, and progress to executive leadership and external partners as needed.
• Utilize strong project management skills to monitor state updates, track relevant political developments, and measure departmental KPIs and ROI across multiple 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

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

40%

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 accountability, strong organization, and ability to operate independently
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, Sustainability, and Commercial teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, interpreting rules, laws, and agreements
• Construction materials and/or manufacturing industry background a plus
• Ability to travel regularly across the region, including plant/site visits and state capitol engagement
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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