Business Development Manager

Title: Business Development Manager (Natural Gas Pipelines) 
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida   -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Who We Are

Peoples Gas is the fastest-growing natural gas utility in the Southeast. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Impact

As our Business Development Manager – Pipelines, you'll originate and develop large-scale pipeline projects, connecting major industrial customers, power generators, and manufacturers to our distribution system. You'll lead projects from concept through funding approval, oversee business outcomes during engineering and construction, and ensure alignment with customer and company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project development and construction oversight
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new pipeline projects
• Build strategic relationships with customers and partners
• Support commercial structuring and negotiations
• Develop business cases and financial models
• Drive regulatory strategy and compliance
• Maintain accurate reporting and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Science, Math, or related field
• 5+ years in business development or project management
• Understanding of gas transportation agreements and tariffs
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience with energy market fundamentals and customer relationship management

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or graduate degree
• Experience in energy industry business development, especially greenfield pipeline projects
• Proven track record in commercial negotiations
• Experience with regulated utilities and Florida's natural gas market

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement planning (401k & pension)
• Employee share purchase plan
• Paid time off, holidays, wellness resources, parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

Whether you're launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas offers exciting opportunities for long-term growth with a dynamic, growing company.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.

Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.

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