Engineering Project Manager (Fuel Systems / Aviation Infrastructure)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid in project documentation, reporting, and presentations
• Help manage subconsultants including surveyors, geotechnical firms, cathodic protection consultants, architects, and other specialty vendors
• Cook up subcontract scopes, agreements, budgets, and deliverables
• ESS Program 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
• Aid in project documentation, reporting, and presentations
• Help manage subconsultants including surveyors, geotechnical firms, cathodic protection consultants, architects, and other specialty vendors
• Cook up subcontract scopes, agreements, budgets, and deliverables
• Business Development Support
• Aid in 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
• Identify 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
• Cook up 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
• Cook up invoicing, change orders, and subconsultant reviews in partnership with Accounting and Project Controls

Qualifications

• Direct experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects in a client-facing consulting environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Civil or Electrical Engineering backgrounds will also be considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders from field personnel and contractors to airport operators and executive leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings and site visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or early career experience in engineering consulting, infrastructure, construction, aviation, or industrial systems
• Experience with technical writing, proposals, budgeting, or scheduling
• PMP certification or interest in pursuing PMP certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities or working across team