Engineering Project Manager

About The Role

Argus Consulting delivers engineering and project solutions for aviation fuel systems, transportation infrastructure and mission-critical fueling environments. We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Fuel Systems / Aviation Infrastructure) to serve as the primary point of contact for our clients and lead projects from planning through closeout. This role is ideal for an experienced consulting professional who thrives at the intersection of client relationships, project execution, and financial performance.

The Project Manager represents Argus Consulting in all client-facing interactions and is fully responsible for the technical execution, quality, communication, and financial performance of assigned projects. This role has a direct impact on client satisfaction, long-term relationships, and overall project profitability.

This position is located in our Overland Park, KS office and is primarily in-office with flexibility; regular travel required

What You’ll Do

Client & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and projects.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through clear communication and follow-through.
• Proactively manage expectations, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Represent Argus professionally in all client-facing interactions.
  
  

Business Development Support

• Support business development efforts, including proposals, scopes, and fee development.
• Promote Argus’s services and expertise to existing and prospective clients.
• Participate in conferences and marketing activities as appropriate.
  
  

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.
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

This role is best suited for professionals with direct experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects in a client-facing consulting environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; technical or business background with relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering or consulting engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• PMP certification considered in place of PE registration.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience leading project teams.
• Ability to motivate teams and deliver high-quality results.
• Willingness to travel and work directly with clients and stakeholders.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical leadership.
• Consulting engineering (not just internal PM)
• Aviation, fuel systems, industrial infrastructure, or similar
• Client-facing PM responsibility (not coordinator-level)
• Experience owning budgets profitability
  
  

Work Environment

• Located in Kansas City Metro (Overland Park, KS)
• Combination of office and jobsite environments.
• Approximately 20% travel required based on project and client needs.
  
  

Why Argus

• Meaningful project ownership with direct client impact — not just support work.
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes, client relationships, and financial performance.
• Stable, growing organization with a strong technical reputation.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• At Argus, PMs aren't just coordinators - they are owners! You lead client relationships, drive project outcomes and directly influence profitiability and long-term partnerships.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

Depending on employment status, Argus offers a comprehensive package designed to support your health, growth, and work-life balance:

• Employee Ownership – Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Whole-Person Support – Teladoc virtual health & behavioral health services, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work/life resources.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off – Generous PTO program, paid holidays, a floating holiday, a volunteer day each year, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Argus fully covers employee-only medical with wellness participation, plus an HSA contribution for HDHP enrollees. Up to $400 annually available for wellness activities or memberships.
• Professional Development – Tuition assistance for approved advanced degrees, reimbursement for approved licensing, certifications, and professional society memberships.
• Culture & Flexibility – A collaborative environment, flexible scheduling within core hours, and office spaces designed to be welcoming and accommodating.
  
  

Reasonable Accommodation

Argus Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation at any point in the application or employment process, please notify Human Resources.

Argus is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.