Owner-operated in Carbondale, Colorado

Residential excavation, utility construction, remote site work, and construction support.

Backed by 30+ years of hands-on construction, excavation and field operations experience.

Based inCarbondale, Colorado
ServingRoaring Fork Valley & Western Colorado
Available forDirect projects & subcontracting

Services

Field capabilities built around the project.

Core services include residential excavation, septic-system excavation and test pits, utility construction, remote site work, grading, compaction and construction support.

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Remote Site Work

Site access, grading, excavation and preparation for rural, mountain and access-sensitive locations.

02

Residential & Mass Excavation

Excavation for residential construction, foundations, slabs, exterior improvements and larger earthwork needs.

03

Utility Construction

Trenching, bedding, backfill and field support for utility installations and related site work.

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Construction Support

Field coordination, grading, backfill, compaction, site preparation and owner-operated project support.

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Material Export & Import

Handling and coordination of excavated material, imported fill, placement and project-specific material movement.

06

Raw Material Processing

On-site material handling and processing support appropriate to the planned construction use.

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Soils Engineering Support

Excavation and field coordination in support of soils engineers and other licensed professionals.

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Project & Field Coordination

Owner communication, equipment planning, material scheduling and contractor coordination.

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Exterior Siding & Renovation

Exterior siding replacement, wall preparation, weather-protection and renovation support for residential and remote properties.

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Foundation Excavation & Site Preparation

Foundation excavation, slab-area preparation, structural backfill and site readiness coordinated with the next phase of construction.

Recent project

Cabin Exterior Siding Replacement — Paonia, Colorado

A documented exterior renovation showing the same cabin facade before and after replacement of the aging wood siding with a cleaner, more durable horizontal siding system.

Before and after view of the same cabin facade showing exterior siding replacement by HLS Project Management LLC in Paonia, Colorado

Paonia, Colorado

Before & After — Exterior Siding Replacement

HLS Project Management LLC removed the aging wood siding, prepared and weather-protected the exterior walls, and installed new horizontal siding for a cleaner, more durable exterior finish.

The before-and-after comparison documents the same elevation of the cabin. The work included siding removal, exterior wall preparation, weather-barrier installation, new siding installation and construction support throughout the renovation.

Exterior Siding ReplacementExterior RenovationConstruction Support
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Edward Hokanson, owner-operator of HLS Project Management LLC, standing beside a white work truck, trailer and Bobcat excavator in Western Colorado
Edward William Hokanson III | Owner-Operator

About HLS

Owner-operated. Local focus. Regional reach.

HLS Project Management LLC is backed by more than 30 years of hands-on construction, excavation, field operations and project coordination experience.

HLS Project Management LLC was established on August 15, 2024, and is led by sole owner-operator Edward William Hokanson III, professionally known as Bill Hokanson.

HLS works directly with property owners, general contractors, builders, developers, property managers, landowners and other construction professionals. Projects outside the primary service area may be considered based on scope, schedule, equipment requirements and overall feasibility.

Equipment access

The right configuration for the work.

HLS has access to skid-steer loaders, excavators and applicable compaction equipment in capacities and configurations suited to project requirements.

Specific equipment availability is confirmed during estimating and scheduling.

Skid-steer loadersSite preparation, grading and material handling
ExcavatorsResidential, utility and mass excavation
Compaction equipmentBackfill and placement support
Project-specific accessSelected according to scope and site conditions

Service area

Local to the Roaring Fork Valley. Available for selected Western Colorado projects.

HLS is based in Carbondale and serves communities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, with selected projects elsewhere in Western Colorado based on scope, schedule and project fit. The Paonia cabin renovation is one example of that regional work.

Current service areas
CarbondaleBasaltEl JebelGlenwood SpringsAspenWoody CreekSnowmass VillageRedstoneMarblePaoniaRoaring Fork ValleyWestern Colorado

Request an estimate

Tell us what the site requires.

Provide the project location, general scope, preferred timing and any known access or material conditions. HLS will review the information and follow up directly.

970-234-8669[email protected]Carbondale, Colorado

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