BC Group in Portland at a Glance
| Company | BC Group, Inc. |
| Office | 240 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97214 (Central Eastside) |
| In Portland since | 2003 (incorporated as BC Group, Inc. in 2011) |
| Core services | Owner's representation, development management, construction management, construction cost consulting, lender draw review |
| Project types | Multifamily, affordable and supportive housing (LIHTC and HUD-funded), senior housing, hospitality, commercial, health and wellness |
| Clients | Developers, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, government agencies, construction lenders |
| Service area | Portland, the Portland metro area, and Vancouver/Clark County, WA |
| Phone | (503) 432-8761 |
| info@bcgroup-inc.com |
What Does an Owner's Representative Do in Portland?
An owner's representative manages a construction or development project on the owner's behalf. In Portland, that includes confirming a site is feasible, hiring and managing the design team, selecting the contractor, coordinating City of Portland permitting and incentive programs, controlling the budget, and overseeing construction through occupancy and closeout.
Owners hire a representative when they don't have in-house development staff, when a project is larger or more complex than usual, or when they want an experienced, independent check on contractors and costs. Learn why organizations need an owner's representative.
Owner's Rep vs. General Contractor vs. Construction Manager
These roles are often confused. The main difference is who each one works for.
| Owner's Representative (BC Group) | General Contractor | Construction Manager at Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works for | The owner only | Its own contract with the owner | Its own contract, often guaranteeing a maximum price |
| Involved from | Site selection and due diligence | Bidding or pre-construction | Pre-construction |
| Builds the project | No, oversees those who do | Yes | Yes, through subcontractors |
| Manages architects and lenders | Yes | No | Limited |
| Reviews change orders and pay applications for the owner | Yes | Submits them | Submits them |
What Developing in Portland Looks Like in 2026
Portland has its own set of fees, incentives, and review requirements, and they can change a project's budget by hundreds of thousands of dollars. A large part of our work for Portland owners is planning around them early, before design and financing are fixed. Program details reviewed September 2026.
Temporary SDC Exemption for New Housing
In July 2025, Portland City Council adopted a temporary exemption from system development charges (SDCs) for most new housing units. It applies to qualifying building permits issued from August 15, 2025, and runs for three years or 5,000 units, whichever comes first. Portland developers have paid around $20,000 per new housing unit in these fees on average, and developers must request the waiver to receive it. We check eligibility and permit timing during due diligence so the savings show up correctly in your proforma.
Two Agencies to Coordinate
Portland Permitting & Development administers development review. The Portland Housing Bureau administers housing incentive programs, including Inclusionary Housing and the Affordable Housing SDC Exemption. As your owner's rep, we coordinate with both and keep your design team responsive to review comments.
Inclusionary Housing for Buildings with 20 or More Units
Portland's Inclusionary Housing program requires residential buildings proposing 20 or more new units to provide a share of units affordable to households at or below 80% of median family income. Owners can choose among compliance options or pay a fee-in-lieu at permit issuance, and the City offers offsetting incentives such as tax and fee exemptions. We compare these options with you while the design is still flexible.
Affordable and Mission-Driven Projects
Many types of affordable housing in Portland qualify for their own SDC exemptions under separate programs. For nonprofit and affordable housing owners working with LIHTC or HUD funding, we line up funding requirements, incentive applications, and the construction schedule so they support each other.
Portland Neighborhoods and Metro Communities We Serve
Our office is in Portland's Central Eastside, a short trip from downtown, the Pearl District, and most metro-area job sites.
Within Portland: Central Eastside, Downtown, Pearl District, Old Town, Northwest, South Waterfront, Lloyd District, North and Northeast Portland, Southeast Portland, Gateway, and East Portland.
Portland metro: Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Sherwood, Oregon City, Newberg, and Sandy. We have also worked with the Port of Portland and with Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties.
Across the Columbia River: Vancouver and Clark County, Washington.
Each city and county has its own permitting process, fees, and timelines. Our experience with these jurisdictions helps us set realistic schedules from the start.
Portland Projects We Have Guided
Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza
A 10-story high-rise addition of 127 apartment homes to Terwilliger Plaza's continuing care retirement campus. BC Group worked on the project for more than five years and now oversees many of Terwilliger's campus construction projects.
Tiller Terrace
A 6-story, 214-unit mixed-use community for households at or below 60% AMI, with ground-floor retail and Green Globes certification. Completed in 2024 across from the Providence Park MAX station.
Slabtown Square
200 apartments over 7 stories with about 11,500 sq ft of retail and a 16,000 sq ft public square. Completed in 2024, with 40 units set aside under Portland's MULTE program.
Multnomah Village Apartments
A 4-story, 72-unit, 77,000 sq ft building with four retail spaces and tuck-under parking, developed for Urban Asset Advisors.
hollywoodHUB
A 12-story, 222-unit affordable community built beside the Hollywood Transit Center, with units at 30% and 60% AMI.
NAYA Generations
40 one- to four-bedroom homes that bring foster families and older adults together in one community, with shared gardens and community space. Completed in 2017.
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Our Owner's Representative Services for Portland Projects
- Due diligence and feasibility. We gather City and County records, order environmental, geotechnical, and survey work, review entitlements, and prepare a development budget and proforma that reflects Portland fees and incentives.
- Design team selection and management. We run RFPs for architects and consultants, negotiate AIA agreements drawing on 20+ years of AIA contract experience, and review the design at each milestone.
- Pre-construction. We run the contractor RFP and bid review, recommend value engineering, finalize the budget and schedule, secure builder's risk insurance, and support construction loan closing.
- Construction management. We lead weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, track RFIs and submittals, negotiate change orders, review pay applications, and send you a monthly status report.
- Completion and turnover. We manage the punch list, support final inspection and the occupancy permit, and turn over warranties, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.
Construction cost consulting: We build complete budgets covering land, hard costs, soft costs, startup, and financing, with cash flow estimates at each milestone. We also review every invoice against the contracted scope.
Construction loan monitoring for lenders: We provide independent monthly draw reviews. Each includes a site observation, a cost breakdown review, lien release collection, and a written report on progress, change orders, contingency, and budget adequacy.
Project Types We Support in Portland
- Multifamily development: ground-up apartment communities and mixed-use residential projects
- Affordable housing and supportive services: LIHTC, HUD-funded, and permanent supportive housing developments
- Senior housing: assisted living, independent living, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)
- Hospitality: hotel and boutique hospitality development and construction management
- Commercial: office, retail, and mixed-use commercial development and tenant improvement projects
- Health and wellness: medical office, wellness campus, and behavioral health facility development
Why Portland Owners Choose BC Group
- Local since 2003. We have worked in Portland's development community for more than two decades.
- Development and construction management in one team. Nothing is lost between planning and building.
- Owner-only representation. We never work for the contractor on your project.
- In person on site. Our team attends your OAC meetings and site walks.
- Clear reporting. You get weekly meeting minutes and one monthly report instead of updates from several vendors.
- Flexible engagement. Hire us for the whole project or for a single phase.
Meet Your Portland Team
Robert Beauchemin – President
Bob founded BC Group in 2003 and has managed senior housing, hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, medical, and public building projects. He is an Oregon State University Construction Engineering Management graduate and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Amy Noell – Vice President
Amy brings 20 years of experience supporting owners and developers. She leads construction accounting, pay application review, draw requests, contract administration, and lender reporting.
Shell MacPherson – Sr. Project Manager
Shell brings executive experience in construction, real estate development, and engineering consulting, leading built-to-suit and design-build programs. He focuses on large commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and campus projects, with a commitment to sustainability and net-zero goals.
Scott Patterson – Sr. Project Manager
Scott has 15+ years managing mid- and high-rise residential, mixed-use, and senior housing projects, including complex infill, tax credit, and historic sites. He studied Architecture and Urban Planning at Portland State University.
Michael Rudis – Project Manager
Michael draws on nearly two decades in architecture, construction engineering, and project management, covering site analysis, permitting, scheduling, and estimating. He holds a B.S. in Architecture from Portland State University.
Timon Manongi – Project Manager
Timon works across project development, pre-construction, and construction management on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing projects. He holds degrees in Construction Management and Business Management from Roger Williams University.
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What Portland Clients Say
How to Start Your Portland Project
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