Engineering Project Manager (Fuel Systems / Aviation Infrastructure)
Argus Consulting is seeking an early career Project Manager to support aviation infrastructure and fuel systems projects across commercial and general aviation environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, communication, coordination, and working with a wide variety of stakeholders while growing into a long-term project management career.
This position offers direct mentorship from senior project leaders and exposure to both technical project execution and client relationship management. The selected candidate will support projects at smaller to mid-sized airports while also assisting with a major aviation fuel program and our established ESS (Engineering Support Services) program.
If you’re someone who likes variety, enjoys interacting with people, and wants to learn how projects actually come together from proposal through execution, this is an excellent opportunity to grow.
This position is located in our Overland Park, KS office and is primarily in-office with flexibility; occasional travel required
What You’ll Do
Client & Relationship Management
- Support Senior Project Managers on aviation fuel system and airport infrastructure projects
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and communication with clients and internal teams
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, and stakeholder discussions
- Assist with project documentation, reporting, and presentations
- Help manage subconsultants including surveyors, geotechnical firms, cathodic protection consultants, architects, and other specialty vendors
- Coordinate subcontract scopes, agreements, budgets, and deliverables
ESS Program Support
- Support Senior Project Managers on aviation fuel system and airport infrastructure projects
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and communication with clients and internal teams
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, and stakeholder discussions
- Assist with project documentation, reporting, and presentations
- Help manage subconsultants including surveyors, geotechnical firms, cathodic protection consultants, architects, and other specialty vendors
- Coordinate subcontract scopes, agreements, budgets, and deliverables
Business Development Support
- Assist with proposal development including schedules, fee estimates, scopes of work, and technical writing
- Support client presentations and relationship-building activities
- Learn how engineering consulting projects are developed, scoped, and sold
- Participate in identifying opportunities for additional client support services
Project Execution
- Lead projects from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and staffing strategies.
- Coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and client stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
- Ensure deliverables meet project requirements, specifications, and applicable codes.
Quality, Risk & Financial Performance
- Ensure projects comply with Argus quality control standards.
- Identify and manage project risks proactively.
- Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor, and profitability.
- Coordinate invoicing, change orders, and subconsultant reviews in partnership with Accounting and Project Controls.