SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MGAC, a global project and cost management consultancy, has appointed Bill Harbison as Director in the firm’s San Francisco office. In this role, Harbison will focus on expanding the firm’s regional presence, strengthening client partnerships, and leading complex, high-profile projects throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
Harbison joins MGAC with nearly 20 years of experience spanning two continents and multiple sectors, including commercial office, luxury hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, and high-end residential. Most recently, he served as Project Executive at Suffolk Construction, where he led the firm’s Special Projects Group and oversaw delivery of The Fay, a $168 million, 25-story residential high-rise in downtown San Jose.
“Bill’s hands-on experience, combined with his impactful project work in the Bay Area, New York, and Hong Kong markets, allows him to navigate everything from Class A commercial CapEx projects to intricate high-end residential and life science builds,” said Ashley O’Connor, Executive Managing Director, MGAC. “Harbison steps into this role with a deep understanding of the local landscape, bringing specialized expertise in the asset repositioning and office conversions that are currently defining the city’s renaissance.”
Harbison began his career as a field superintendent at Turner Construction, building a foundation in high-rise construction before advancing into senior leadership roles at Related Companies and Fisher Brothers. His international experience includes leading the renovation of The American Club of Hong Kong, a premier luxury hospitality destination.
“Having spent years in the general contracting space, I am eager to bring that boots-on-the-ground perspective to the owner’s side,” said Harbison. “There is a real changing of the guard happening in the Bay Area right now, and I look forward to helping MGAC lead the way in navigating these new opportunities.”
Harbison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies from Montclair State University and a Certificate in Construction Management from the NYU School of Professional Studies. He has lived in the Bay Area for seven years and resides locally with his wife and two children.
About MGAC: MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing its clients’ best interests. Its success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates it from its competitors. MGAC provides best-in-class services that include project management, cost management, program management, project controls, schedule management, technology solutions, FF&E procurement, and relocation management. The firm has the ability to integrate these services to provide a completely customized and tailored solution to suit its clients’ project or program specific needs. With 11 offices located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, MGAC prides itself on being large enough to offer global services, but pragmatic in its approach so they can provide the level of personal care and attention-to-detail that their clients deserve. For more information, visit www.mgac.com