Global project and cost management consultancy MGAC has appointed Nicholas Muir to senior director based in the firm’s New York office. Muir joins MGAC with more than three decades of international experience in establishing, building and managing property portfolios across 13 countries and comprising a combined value exceeding $12 billion.
Muir specializes in owner’s representation for high-profile projects across a diversified range of asset types, bringing a robust background in development, construction and operations. His record of successful delivery includes growing and leading high-performance teams that drive operational excellence and efficiencies across global markets. Uniquely, he has led project ranging from luxury hospitality to Tier 4 data center ventures, as well as pioneered modular construction before its wider adoption.
“Muir joins us at a pivotal time as we deepen our commitment to the Tri-State market,” said Bob Pell, executive managing director, MGAC. “What truly sets him apart is his rare talent for shaping high-level strategy while remaining deeply focused on the granular details of project execution. In a market as demanding as New York, that balance is critical. As a trusted advisor who understands the full project lifecycle, Muir will play a central role in winning and delivering the landmark projects that define our firm’s regional success.”
Muir’s work follows a family legacy in the industry that dates back to the early 1800s. Born and raised in London, he spent a formative period of his youth in East Africa, which sparked a lifelong interest in working across international markets. Muir is a Chartered Surveyor from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management.
