26-012.B - Business Development Manager

Harvest Midstream Company

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Houston, TX Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description
Job Objective:
The Pipeline Commercial Operations & Business Development role is responsible for maximizing the commercial performance of pipeline assets while supporting strategic growth initiatives. This position operates at the intersection of commercial strategy, customer engagement, contract management, and market analysis, supporting both ongoing operations and new business development efforts. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, industry expertise, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, legal, finance, scheduling, and commercial teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day commercial activities for pipeline assets, including contract administration, tariff application, quality, and volume tracking
  • Monitor throughput, capacity utilization, and revenue performance; identify and execute optimization opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with commercial agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
  • Develop and maintain relationships with producers, shippers, refiners, and other key stakeholders
  • Collaborate with scheduling, operations, and accounting teams to resolve imbalances, invoicing issues, and customer inquiries
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for pipeline systems
  • Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities to increase utilization and revenue
  • Develop and support commercial strategies for system expansions, new connections, and greenfield projects
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
  • Contribute to long-term commercial planning and asset optimization initiatives

Other Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
  • Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work

Qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years minimum experience in the oil and gas industry.
  • Direct and tangible experience with midstream business development and/or oil & gas markets

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college
    • Business or Engineering Degree Highly Preferred
  • MBA Preferred

About this role

Summary

Manage pipeline assets, develop business strategies, analyze markets, and optimize commercial performance.

Job title

Business Development Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

Houston, TX; on-site required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contract managementmarket analysisstakeholder engagementregulatory compliance

Preferred skills

business developmentMBAengineering

Specializations

oil and gasmidstreammarket analysiscontract management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City