VP Business Development

*To access Dayforce at its best, log in from the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. *     Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.   We are currently looking for a VP of Business Development for our Houston, TX office.     POSITION DESCRIPTION:   Boardwalk Pipeline Partners is seeking a senior Business Development leader to originate, develop, and execute strategic growth opportunities across its pipeline and storage platform. This role combines enterprise leadership, team development, and hands-on commercial execution. The VP/Director is responsible for shaping business development strategy, leading and mentoring a team, and personally advancing key opportunities from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a player–coach—capable of setting direction, building organizational capability, and stepping directly into the details to move critical opportunities forward.   Key Responsibilities   Strategy, Portfolio & Team Leadership Define and lead business development strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives Build, prioritize, and actively manage a portfolio of opportunities across pipeline and storage assets Lead and develop a team of business development professionals, establishing clear expectations, coaching performance, and building long-term capability Foster a team-first, highly collaborative culture focused on enterprise value creation Balance visionary opportunity identification with practical execution realities to ensure resources are focused on the most viable opportunities   Origination & Deal Execution (Player–Coach) Personally originate, structure, and advance key opportunities, particularly those that are complex or high impact Maintain direct involvement in commercial strategy, negotiations, and customer engagement across priority deals Lead the structuring and negotiation of precedent agreements and definitive commercial contracts   Customer Engagement & Market Leadership Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customers, shippers, and market participants Position Boardwalk competitively through deep understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and system capabilities Represent the company in key commercial discussions and industry interactions   Project Development & Cross-Functional Execution Lead and actively engage with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Environmental, Finance) to advance projects from concept through FID Work closely with technical teams to understand system capabilities, including pipeline hydraulics and base business operations, and translate those into commercial solutions Ensure alignment across all stakeholders to deliver executable, well-structured projects   Execution Intensity & Accountability Take personal ownership for advancing opportunities and delivering results Demonstrate a willingness to lean in and commit the time and focus required during critical project phases Drive pace, remove barriers, and ensure accountability across both the team and broader organization   Commercial Structuring, Governance & Board Engagement Develop investment cases and lead executive- and Board-level presentations, clearly articulating opportunity, risk, and recommended path forward Ensure all commercial structures align with legal, regulatory, operational, and financial requirements Actively contribute to capital allocation decisions and enterprise prioritization   REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:   Experience & Core Knowledge 12–20+ years of experience in natural gas pipelines, storage, or energy infrastructure Demonstrated success in both leading teams and personally executing complex commercial transactions Deep understanding of natural gas transmission and storage markets, including contracting structures and customer dynamics Strong working knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape governing pipeline and storage development   Technical & Commercial Acumen Ability and curiosity to understand pipeline hydraulics and base system operations, using that insight to develop practical commercial solutions Strong financial and economic evaluation capabilities, including capital allocation and risk assessment Sound commercial judgment—understanding when to push, pivot, or walk away   Leadership & Behavioral Expectations Player–coach leadership style—sets direction while remaining directly engaged in execution Team builder and developer of talent, committed to mentoring and elevating others Strong collaborator, able to align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority Effective communicator and presenter, capable of distilling complex issues into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and the Board Operates with urgency, accountability, and resilience in a dynamic, deal-driven environment Demonstrates the judgment to balance ambition with practicality to drive the best long-term outcomes   REQUIRED EDUCATION:   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required   PREFERRED EDUCATION:   MBA or advanced degree preferred   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.   Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.