Project Quality & Governance Coordinator

Description:

Buro Happold is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented US Project Quality Coordinator to join its global quality team and provide critical support across the US region. This hybrid position plays a pivotal role in maintaining Buro Happold’s ISO 9001 compliance, enhancing project governance, and driving improvements in management and quality systems.

The successful candidate will assist in facilitating internal and external audits, tracking non-conformances, implementing corrective measures, and identifying opportunities for system and process enhancements. The role also involves supporting the US Project Governance Lead in coordinating project review boards, developing governance guidelines, organizing communication initiatives, and championing adoption of global Project Management Office (PMO) standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company renowned for its innovative and sustainable projects while engaging with a diverse, collaborative, and globally connected team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support ISO 9001 certification compliance across the US region, including facilitating audits, recording findings, and ensuring non-conformances are addressed.

• Coordinate with project teams, leadership, and the Global Quality Manager to provide evidence for audit closure and implement process improvements.

• Assist with quality training programs across the US.

• Facilitate project review boards, including planning, tracking, and process enhancement.

• Develop and communicate US project governance guidelines.

• Maintain governance-related SharePoint sites and facilitate regionwide educational forums.

• Support improvement initiatives in project management processes and adoption of PMO standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality management, project management, or related role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.

• Flexible, team-oriented, and detail-focused.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in an ISO 9001 certified environment.

• Quality management or auditing training/experience.

• Project management training or PMI certification.

• Experience with MS SharePoint.

• Background in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 annually (based on skills, education, experience, and location).

• Generous benefits package.

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• 4 weeks PTO plus 10 paid holidays.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Hybrid work model & summer hours.

• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees.

• Global network connection and professional development opportunities.

• Inclusive company culture with active Employee Resource Groups.