The problem
Chasing subs is hell. Every property manager knows it.
The tenant has a hard move-in date. The drywaller didn't show. The electrician's quote is two weeks old and now he wants 20% more. The architect's plans don't match the field. And the GC who sold you the job vanished after deposit. You're answering the tenant's emails personally because your PM stopped returning calls.
- Five different subs, five different COIs, none of them name you as additional insured.
- A schedule that's a hand-wave date, not a real Gantt with critical-path callouts.
- Change orders dropped on you on Day 30 with no breakdown.
- Field discrepancies caught by the inspector, not the GC.
- A salesperson who handed you off the day after signing.
The solution
One PM. One COI. Real schedules you can give the tenant.
We're a Beaverton-headquartered general contractor running commercial TI across Portland metro. ESB/DBE/MBE certified (#10306), OSHA 30 company-wide, bilingual EN/ES site leads, six in-house crews — and we own our excavation equipment so we don't lose a week waiting on a rental.
Single-PM accountability
One Project Manager from kickoff to close-out. Their cell is in your contract. You don't get bounced.
ESB / DBE / MBE #10306
COBID-certified — useful when you're working public contracts, government, or institutional clients with diversity spend goals.
Bilingual EN/ES site leads
Every crew. Safety briefings, change orders, coordination — no English-only supervision over Spanish-speaking trades.
OSHA 30 company-wide
Every full-time field employee carries OSHA 30. We send proof on Day 1 with the COI.
In-house excavation
Owned excavators (mini + full-size), skid loaders, dump trailers. No waiting on a sub when scope touches the slab.
Property-manager-friendly billing
Fixed-price with line-item allowances. GMP with open-book for multi-suite portfolios. Lien waivers with every draw.
The plan
Three steps. No surprises.
From walk-through to close-out packet — exactly how a Green O TI runs.
Property walk-through (free, 30–60 min)
PM and architect (if needed) walk the suite with you. We document existing conditions, ask the tenant-fit-out questions most contractors skip, and you leave the walk with a written scope summary.
Proposal + schedule (3–7 business days)
Fixed-price proposal with line-item allowances, a real Gantt schedule (not a hand-wave date), and your COI requirements pre-confirmed. If we can't hit your move-in date, we tell you on the call before you sign.
Build + close-out
One PM, one COI, weekly Friday update with photos. Punch list pre-built before the final walk. Final cleaning by in-house crew. Closeout packet — warranties, as-builts, lien waivers, O&M manuals — handed to you in a binder.
What clients say
4.3 stars · 51 verified Google reviews.
Property managers, building owners, and tenants — read every word on our Google Business Profile.
“Green O is the first contractor in years who actually sent the Friday report every Friday. Our tenant got the suite on time.”
“We had three TI bids. Theirs wasn't the lowest — it was the only one with a real Gantt schedule and the COI pre-configured for our LLC. Easy call.”
“Bilingual site lead made the difference. Our drywall crew and the GC's framers were finally on the same page.”
What it really costs
We don't publish commercial TI prices online. Here's why.
Every suite is different. A public number is almost always wrong. What we do quote: a transparent breakdown of what drives cost on yours.
Six things drive commercial TI cost more than anything else:
- Existing conditions. What's behind the drywall, on the slab, and in the ceiling plenum. We document everything on the walk.
- MEP scope. New plumbing, electrical, and HVAC routing is the single biggest swing factor in most TIs.
- Code compliance. ADA, life safety, fire separation upgrades the building triggers when you change use.
- Finish level. Medical-grade vs builder-grade vs retail brand standard. Wildly different per-sqft.
- Schedule pressure. Hard tenant move-in dates can require overtime, second-shift work, or expedited materials.
- Permit + jurisdiction. Portland vs Beaverton vs Hillsboro all have different review timelines and fee structures.
After the walk we send a written budget category breakdown — site, demo, MEP, framing, finish, permits, contingency — so you can talk to the building owner or capital approver intelligently before we ever send a formal proposal.
Questions, answered
Commercial TI FAQ.
The questions we hear from property managers, building owners, and tenants.
What size commercial TI jobs do you take?
We run TI projects from single-suite refreshes up through multi-suite buildouts in the seven-figure range. Our sweet spot is property managers and owner-occupants with 2,000–25,000 sqft of work. We've delivered medical, dental, retail, restaurant, office, and light industrial. We turn down anything we can't staff properly — we'd rather refer it than over-promise.
How fast can you mobilize once we sign?
For most TI scopes inside our standard footprint, we mobilize within 7–14 calendar days of signed contract + COI on file. For tenants with a hard move-in date, we'll build the schedule backwards from that and tell you up front if it's achievable or not — we don't sell schedules we can't hit.
Are you registered with the State of Oregon as ESB / DBE / MBE?
Yes. Green O Construction is certified as an ESB (Emerging Small Business), DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) — Certification #10306 through COBID. Helpful when you're working public contracts, government, or large institutional clients with diversity spend goals.
Do your crews speak Spanish on-site?
Yes. Every Green O crew has a bilingual EN/ES site lead. That matters for safety briefings, change-order conversations, and crew coordination — especially on TI sites where trades from multiple sources converge. We don't run Spanish-speaking crews with English-only supervision.
How do you handle the COI and insurance requirements property managers ask for?
We carry $2M GL, $1M auto, workers' comp on every employee, and umbrella coverage. We add property managers and building owners as additional insured on the COI automatically — single COI per project, no chasing endorsements after the fact. OSHA 30 certified throughout the company.
What happens when the architect's drawings are wrong?
It happens on every TI job — discrepancies between as-built conditions and the architect's set show up Week 1. Our PM logs every discrepancy in writing, gets the architect on a same-day call, and presents you with options + cost impact before we proceed. We don't quietly build it wrong and ask for a change order later.
Do you self-perform demo, framing, and finish — or sub it out?
We self-perform demo, framing, drywall, paint, finish carpentry, and final clean with in-house crews. We sub specialty trades (MEP, fire suppression, specialty flooring) to our regular partner network — same companies, same crews, project after project. No bid-day mystery subs.
Can you handle excavation if the scope needs it?
Yes — we own our excavators (mini and full-size) plus skid loaders and dump trailers. For TI work that touches the slab, utilities, or site work, we don't have to rent equipment or wait on a sub. This is unusual for a TI contractor and saves real days on the schedule.
Who is my one point of contact?
One Project Manager from kickoff to close-out. They run the weekly client meeting, send the Friday report, handle change orders, and stay on the job through punch-list. The PM's cell is in your contract. You never get bounced around to whoever picks up.
How do you bill — fixed price, T&M, or GMP?
Most TI work we run as a fixed-price contract with clearly defined allowances for owner-supplied items. For property managers managing multiple suites we'll sometimes structure as GMP with open-book accounting. T&M only for true emergency work where scope can't be defined up front. Whatever the structure, you see line items, not lump sums.
Risk reversal
Three promises in writing.
What every Green O commercial contract spells out — before you sign.
Written scope, line-item bid
Detailed scope with allowances broken out. You never get a lump-sum bid you can't audit. Change orders are written, priced, and signed before work proceeds.
Schedule we'll commit to
Real Gantt with critical-path callouts. If we miss a milestone for reasons inside our control, we make it right on the next milestone. We don't sell schedules we can't hit.
Single COI, named additional insured
$2M GL, $1M auto, workers' comp, umbrella. Property manager and building owner added as additional insured automatically. No endorsement chase mid-project.
Free inspection — no obligation, written report yours to keep
Probably not the right move if you want the cheapest bid.
If you want this done once — by a CCB-licensed local who'll still answer the phone in year seven — we reply to every web inquiry inside 15 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM PT). Storm damage or active leak? Call (971) 226-7751 — same-day callback.
Direct line
(971) 226-7751
Hours
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8 AM – 7 PM PT
Office
20001 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy
Suite 208
Beaverton, OR 97006
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