From Coast and Harbor’s Featured Listing in the Boston Business Journal
Since being founded in 1988, Coast and Harbor Associates has provided trusted Owner Project Management and Project Monitoring services to public, private, and institutional owners throughout the United States. Our experienced team of professionals delivers projects on time and within budget while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and client objectives.
With 37 years of experience, Coast and Harbor has managed projects with an aggregate value of $2.75 billion and over 4 million square feet of building space, providing over $600 million in aggregate value for Project Monitoring services. The company has extensive experience in the residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, energy, and unique government facilities (e.g., courthouses, border stations, military facilities) markets. Our comprehensive services include:
- Project Management – End-to-end oversight of the facility development
- Construction Management – Expert guidance through the building process
- Program Management – Strategic coordination of multiple related projects
- Owner’s Representation – Advocacy focused on your interests
- Services for Equity Investors and Lenders – Specialized oversight of construction projects
- Government Projects – Streamlined services through GSA Schedule and state contracts
Leadership
President, CEO, and founder, Marcella (Marcie) A. Lancome, has over 35 years of experience in the management of government-sponsored construction projects. She has held executive positions at Massport, MDPW, and HUD and has been active in community organizations for over 30 years. Executive Vice President Claude Lancome also has over 35 years in construction/owner’s project management, claims analysis, insurance, labor agreements, negotiating, and contracting for projects ranging in size from $500,000 to over $3.5 billion. In addition to his role as EVP, Mr. Lancome also serves as in-house counsel of Coast and Harbor. He is the author of Construction Contract Administration for Project Owners, published by Routledge Publishing in 2017. It is available on Amazon and was recently released in paperback.
Recently, Mr. Lancome was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Salem State University by Governor Maura Healey, effective July 1, 2025. This marks his second term serving the university in this role, first appointed by Governor Deval Patrick in 2012.
Professional Team
Along with our leadership, we are a team of professionals, many of whom have been with the organization for many years and bring decades of industry expertise to every project. Team members appreciate that there is a “Coast and Harbor way” of managing projects. It means our personnel are proactive, thorough, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills. Everyone shares a focus on protecting the owner’s scope, budget, and schedule for their project.
Coast and Harbor has long-established relationships with experienced subcontractors, carefully chosen to meet the needs of particular projects, when needed. They have extensive experience identifying, selecting, and managing subconsultants in a wide range of disciplines related to the design and construction of multiple types of facilities.
A Small Representation of Coast and Harbor Projects
• Renovation of the NPS Easton Building, 15 State St, Boston, MA.
• $135 million apartment building in Alexandria, VA
• U.S. Coast Guard Station, Galveston, TX
• Transportation Security Administration Building, Washington, D.C.
• Margaret Chase Smith Federal Office Building and Courthouse, Bangor, ME
WBE/MBE/DBE
Coast and Harbor is one of the few Hispanic-owned, experienced project management firms in the New England area that has managed projects as large as $100 million and is certified in MA and other states as a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Coast and Harbor is a women-owned business for Federal purposes as well.
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Positions Available for Qualified Professionals
Coast and Harbor Associates welcomes inquiries from qualified professionals in several disciplines interested in becoming part of our exceptional organization.