About Us

Heilig Development

Jesse Heilig

Current Position

• Owner, Heilig Development LLC
• Portland, Oregon, United States
• Oregon CCB License #253548

Professional Background

• Onsite Superintendent/Construction Manager for general contractors on various projects
• Experience with mid-rise multifamily, Commercial buildings, Restaurants, and Single family construction
• Previous experience with:
• Vibrant Cities
• Millcreek Residential
• Green Hammer Design Build
• Hawkins Construction San Diego
• Alliance Green Builders

Certifications

• Passive House Certified Builder
• LEED Credentials
• OSHA Certifications
• First Aid Certifications

Notable Projects

San Diego Restaurant Projects

• Ironside Oyster
• Tom Hamm’s Lighthouse
• Neighborhood Bar
• Polite Provisions
• Herb and Sea
• Soda and Swine UCSD
• Underbelly Little Italy
• Young Blood
• Noble Experiment

San Diego Residential Projects

• Casa Aguila (Ramona)
• Sustainable features including solar, wind, battery power systems
• Rainwater harvesting
• Blackwater treatment
• Food forest

Portland Multifamily Residential Projects

• Homma House Apartments (Mount Tabor)
• Modera Raleigh
• Fargo Apartments
• Zeal Apartments

Rebecca Novis Heilig

Current Position

• Director of Carbon-Free Construction at Earth Advantage
• Partner in Heilig Development LLC
• Oregon CCB License #253548 and #254503
• Real Estate Broker with Keller Williams

Professional Background

• Extensive experience in green building and sustainability
• Dedicated to finding industry solutions for transitioning to carbon-free construction
• Uses green building certifications as a framework for financial incentives to encourage sustainable building practices

National Executive Roles

• President of Energy Inspectors
• Chief Revenue Officer of Quality Built

Expertise & Achievements

• Expert in sustainability and energy efficiency
• Leadership has resulted in numerous successful residential production housing projects throughout the southwest
• Projects have reduced carbon emissions and lowered energy costs
• Passionate advocate for sustainable building practices
• Works on creating financial incentives for green building adoption

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Lewis & Clark College

Our Approach to Sustainable Construction

At Heilig Development, we combine our expertise in green building practices, passive house construction, and high-performance building techniques to create sustainable, energy-efficient projects. Our commitment to environmentally responsible construction is reflected in our work on projects like Casa Aguila, which features innovative sustainable technologies including solar power, wind energy, battery storage systems, rainwater harvesting, blackwater treatment, and a food forest.

With Jesse’s hands-on experience as a Superintendent/Construction Manager and Rebecca’s national leadership in green building certification and carbon-free construction initiatives, we bring a comprehensive approach to every project. Our LEED credentials, Passive House certification, and commitment to sustainable building practices ensure that our projects not only meet but exceed industry standards for quality and environmental responsibility.

We are licensed general building and plumbing contractors in Oregon (CCB #253548) and are dedicated to creating high-performance buildings that reduce environmental impact while providing exceptional comfort and value for our clients.