Technical Resource and Regulatory Specialist

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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the engineering community, including design firms, specifiers, DOTs, municipalities, and industry partners, to promote Afinitas products and capabilities.

Provide technical assistance, product knowledge, and regulatory guidance to internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

Lead efforts to obtain required state, provincial, and municipal approvals that enable the sale and use of Afinitas products across key strategic markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Develop and deliver technical presentations, including PowerPoint content, handouts, and supporting materials to increase awareness of Afinitas product lines and solutions.

Monitor and interpret regulatory and specification changes (e.g., Buy America, BABA, Made in America) and collaborate with leadership to assess business impacts and develop appropriate strategies.

Customer and Market Engagement:

Partner with Regional Sales Managers to provide technical support that helps customers evaluate and approve Afinitas products for their applications.

Assist with specification reviews, submittal preparation, and technical justification materials as needed.

Maintain accurate and timely CRM records, including new contacts, opportunities, meeting notes, and supporting documents, in accordance with company procedures.

Build and maintain strong relationships within national and local industry associations such as NPCA, ACPA, CCPPA, PCI, and others.

Attend, exhibit, and present at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical events.

Stay current on industry trends, standards, and best practices through professional development, training, and networking.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field. (Engineering background strongly preferred but not required.)

Experience working with DOT and/or municipal specifications preferred.

Experience in technical sales, product support, or regulatory compliance preferred.

Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT specifications strongly preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.

Strong customer orientation with the ability to support sales efforts through technical credibility and responsiveness.

Proven organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software