The role of a Project Manager (PM) in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is evolving rapidly. Today’s PMs are expected to balance technical execution, stakeholder management, business development, and leadership, often all at once. That’s why events like AEC PM Connect in Kansas City are more crucial than ever.
What is AEC PM Connect?
AEC PM Connect, hosted by the Engineering Management Institute (EMI), is a specialized event series focused on empowering project managers and the professionals responsible for growing them. Designed by engineers for engineers, this event offers real-world insights, tactical strategies, and networking opportunities tailored to the complexities of AEC project delivery and talent development.
Two Tracks. One Mission.
This year’s AEC PM Connect in Kansas City event features two distinct but complementary tracks to meet the needs of a wider audience:
Track 1: PM Leadership Development
Geared toward current and aspiring project managers, this track focuses on practical skill-building in project execution, business development, communication, and leadership. Attendees will leave with tools and strategies they can apply immediately to their work and career growth.
Track 2: Developing PMs
Designed for firm leaders, department heads, and talent developers, this track explores how to build strong PM pipelines, implement training programs, mentor rising PMs, and align PM performance with business outcomes. This is the space to learn how to turn technical experts into confident, capable project leaders.
Why Attend the AEC PM Connect in Kansas City Event?
Set in the heart of the Midwest, AEC PM Connect Kansas City brings together top PMs, firm leaders, and industry experts in a collaborative, workshop-driven environment. Participants won’t just sit and listen; they’ll actively engage with peers through hands-on sessions, panels, and roundtables.
Why Companies Should Send Their PMs and PM Developers
If your firm is serious about delivering better projects and growing future leaders, AEC PM Connect is the event to support that vision.
- For PMs, this is a chance to sharpen critical skills and grow their confidence.
- For those developing PMs, this is a chance to gain insights, systems, and community support for creating a culture of effective project management.
Sending participants to AEC PM Connect signals that your company values both performance and people.
Leave With a Development Plan
All attendees will walk away with a customized Project Management Development Plan to guide their continued growth. Whether you’re focused on becoming a stronger PM or helping others rise into the role, you’ll leave with clarity and next steps.
Why This Matters Now
The AEC industry is navigating tighter margins, faster timelines, and greater client expectations. Project managers, and those developing them, are on the front lines of these pressures. AEC PM Connect provides the mindset, methods, and network needed to adapt, lead, and thrive in this evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a PM working to elevate your performance, or a leader responsible for building your firm’s next generation of PMs, AEC PM Connect in Kansas City is the event for you.
Register now and take the next step in your professional or organizational growth: https://engineeringmanagementinstitute.org/aec-pm-connect/kansas-city/
About the Author
Fiona Johann, PMP, AEC PM, joined The Engineering Management Institute as the strategic initiatives team leader in February 2025. With eight years of experience in developing leadership programs in an academic setting, she brings valuable expertise in planning and executing impactful initiatives. Fiona utilizes her PMP certification and program management skills to oversee events like PM AEC Connect and optimize internal processes for improved efficiency. Based in central North Carolina, she combines her strategic approach with a passion for driving successful outcomes at EMI.
