HL Construction Management

Building Partnerships

  • Cost Estimation
  • Sustainability and LEED Analysis
  • Project Scheduling
  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Estimation
  • Sustainability and LEED Analysis
  • Project Scheduling
  • Value Engineering
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About HLCM

Since 2008, HLCM has built a positive reputation as a trusted partner in project controls, delivering comprehensive preconstruction cost estimating services tailored to the needs of private and public sectors. HLCM was founded in Orange County, CA, and currently serves Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Our team includes professional cost estimators and LEED-certified experts with educational backgrounds in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and construction engineering. Our team excels in providing accurate cost estimates for diverse project types and various procurement methods.

Our Services

Mission Statement

Building Partnerships

HLCM fosters a relationship-driven culture and actively collaborates with architects, engineers, and administrators. Our methodology integrates thorough analysis of project documents, historical data, market trends, and a robust cost database to deliver milestone estimates aligned with industry standards. Partnering early with design and construction teams, we streamline budgets, minimize risks, and optimize costs to achieve project objectives with uncompromised quality. Our cost estimates consistently align closely with bid results, reflecting our commitment to accuracy and reliable project forecasting. Your project’s success is our goal; let’s achieve it together.

Jay Helekar

Principal & Founder

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TESTIMONIALS

“We have been utilizing Jay and his team for cost management for many years. I especially appreciate HL Construction Management’s ability to perform accurate conceptual level cost estimating services, allowing our team to make informed decisions early on in the design process. HL is an important part of our integrated design team.”

Rick Musto AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Managing Director – LPA Studios

“Over the past 8 years, HLCM has been a trusted partner to our organization providing unparalleled cost estimating services. HLCM’s firm grasp of construction pricing, project scheduling, and local market knowledge has allowed them to make impactful contributions to every project they work on. Their work products are consistently timely, reliable, and accurate and, as a result, we have developed the highest degree of confidence in their abilities.”

Dustin Alamo, CCM, LEED AP
Vice President – Griffin Structures

“We have come to rely on Jay and his team at HLCM to provide us with cost estimates on a variety of our education, laboratory, and technology-based projects. HLCM’s estimates have become an essential component to the comprehensive design services Lundstrom & Associates offers our clients.”

Jon E. Lundstrom AIA
Principal – Lundstrom & Associates Architects

“The HL Construction Management team has been providing us with detailed cost estimates for the K-12 market sector for over 10 years. Their estimates reflect market conditions, are timely, and have been a valuable tool in making critical, informed design and value engineering decisions.”

Tom Morrissey, AIA LEED BD+C
President – Lentz Morrissey Architecture Inc

“R2A Architecture has employed the services of HL Construction Management since Jay Helekar began his company in 2010. R2A Architecture is involved in higher education and Science & Technology sectors, project types that demand accuracy on all levels. One of the primary concerns for our clients is in regard to project costs. As it pertains to costs, the element that differentiates HL Construction Management from standard estimating firms is that Jay and his staff are active participants in project cost control; they are not just estimators. As commodities and labor rates flex in reaction to market forces, HL Construction Management adjusts accordingly by updating estimates on a regular basis in order to synchronize with the markets. We rely heavily on Jay Helekar and his team of professionals because we know we can trust the accuracy of their work.”

Etienne Gerard Runge
CEO – R2A Architecture

“HLCM brings a unique approach to cost management—identifying potential issues early and making sound course corrections to keep projects on budget throughout planning, design, and construction.”

Garrett Terlaak
Principal – FS3 | Hodges