Charles Advisory Group

Commercial Real Estate Advisory & Project Management — Boston, Massachusetts

We bring a steady presence to complex decisions. Not by avoiding risk, but by understanding it deeply.

Discuss Your Challenge

How We Work

Clarity in the face of complexity.

We don't just offer advice — we provide a clear framework for every decision, built on three core pillars.

Experienced Guidance

We've managed office build-outs, lab construction, industrial space fit-outs, and capital renovations across Greater Boston. Our roots are here, but we'll go where the right client needs us — we've worked in San Francisco, North Carolina, and beyond. We know the vendors, the process, and the pitfalls — so you don't have to learn them the hard way.

Experience shows up in the details.

Calm Confidence

Whether you're negotiating a 30,000 SF lease, managing a lobby renovation, or building out your first commercial space — we keep projects on track when timelines compress, budgets shift, and stakeholders disagree.

CAG helps you move forward with clarity.

Long-term Thinking

The right space decision today affects operations, hiring, and cost for years. We help tenants, landlords, and growing companies make space decisions that hold up — not just ones that close deals.

Make decisions you won't second-guess later.

Who We Serve

Empowering the Navigators.

Whether you own the building, lease the space, or execute the project, you are accountable for progress. We serve those who must move forward when conditions are constantly shifting.

Landlords — Property Owners & Asset Managers

You need to redo a lobby, upgrade common areas, or manage a capital improvement — but your internal team isn't set up for construction project management. We serve as your owner's representative, protecting asset value throughout every phase.

Tenants — Companies Signing Their Next Lease

You're signing a lease for 10,000–100,000 SF of office, lab, or industrial space and you need someone managing the build-out so you can focus on your business. We support site selection, work letter review, contractor management, and move-in coordination.

Growing Companies — Funded Startups & First-Time Occupiers

You have the funding to find and build your first commercial space, but commercial real estate is not your core expertise. We help you avoid costly mistakes — from evaluating your first lease to delivering a space your team can grow into.

Our Work

Real projects. Measurable results.

From biotech lab build-outs to nonprofit office renovations, every project is a chance to earn trust. Here's a look at how we've helped our clients move forward.

Lab Operations Support — Biotechnology

A $60M Series A biotech needed flexible lab staffing during a critical relocation phase — without escalating costs.

Result: Seamless operations maintained through expansion

Onsite Facilities Support — Biotechnology

A $75M+ Series E biotech needed a facilities professional who could integrate fast and work across research teams.

Result: Temporary placement converted to full-time hire

Space Utilization Study — Biopharmaceutical

A clinical-stage biopharma company was running out of room. Existing layouts were slowing down research and limiting team growth.

Result: 20% more desk space · 30% workflow improvement

Enhancing Operations — Life Sciences Real Estate

A mixed-use life science developer needed operational consulting to attract top-tier biotech tenants to a new urban facility.

Result: Strategic operational plan positioned for tenant interest

EHS & Facilities Program — Lab Facility Hub

A flexible lab hub scaling rapidly needed a comprehensive EHS program and facilities management framework to support expansion.

Result: Expanded capacity · Increased scientific talent

Specialized Facility Enhancements — Nonprofit

A nonprofit shared office hub needed a new conference room and soundproof phone booth — managed across multiple contractors in a tight space.

Result: Enhanced collaboration and productivity for member organizations

How We Engage

A clear process from the first conversation.

Complex real estate decisions don't have to feel overwhelming. Our process is built to give you clarity at every step — not more uncertainty.

Step 1: Discovery

We start with a focused conversation — no pitch, no proposal. We ask the right questions to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline before we recommend anything.

What you need. What you're worried about. What success looks like.

Step 2: Strategy

We map out the path forward: scope, budget framework, key milestones, and the right vendors. You leave with a clear plan you can act on — and a partner who owns it with you.

A roadmap aligned to your business, not just your building.

Step 3: Execution

We represent your interests through every meeting, decision, and contractor call. We track timelines, manage trade-offs, and keep you informed — so you can run your business while we manage the project.

Your advocate on the ground, from kickoff through move-in.

Our Founder

The people behind the work.

We're a focused team that takes on a select number of engagements at a time — so every client gets our full attention, not a junior handoff.

Nagib Charles — Founder & President

Nagib founded Charles Advisory Group to bring senior-level real estate expertise directly to tenants, landlords, and operators who deserve a trusted advocate in their corner. With a background spanning commercial real estate advisory, project management, and facilities operations, he has guided clients through complex lease negotiations, lab and office build-outs, and multi-stakeholder construction projects across Greater Boston.

Nagib Charles on LinkedIn

Contact Charles Advisory Group

Boston, Massachusetts

Phone: 617-401-1362

Email: info@charlesadvisorygroup.com

Address: 11 Fairmount Ave, Suite 108, Hyde Park, MA 02136