About.

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Established in 1980

HMS was founded in 1980 by Cliff Hitchins and Ehsan Mughal. Since then, we have estimated over 6,000 projects all over the world. We have worked on estimates ranging from small tenant improvements, to hospitals, to large portions of the ballistic missile defense system, and pride ourselves on our ability to serve as an active member of the design team, providing real time support as projects develop.

Our Employees

HMS employs one Project Estimator, two Senior Estimators, and three Estimators, as well as Office Staff to support them.

Our Team

Ehsan Mughal
Principal | Project Estimator

As founder and president of HMS Inc., Ehsan oversees the overall estimating operations of the company in addition to his role as project estimator. Ehsan has over 52 years of experience in estimating and quantity surveying, and has participated in thousands of projects during his lengthy career. His vast knowledge of construction methodology and pricing makes Ehsan a unique and priceless resource to HMS.

Kent Gamble
Senior Estimator

Prior to joining HMS Inc. in 2000, Kent had been working as an estimator and project manager since 1984 with a general contractor, both in Alaska and the state of Washington. Kent has extensive experience in cost development from the charrette and value engineering process through preliminary to final construction documents. Kent also develops project schedules and prepares estimates in various computerized software projects, including MII.

Dilip Patel
​​Senior Estimator

Before joining HMS Inc. in 1984, Dilip worked for the government in India as a project manager. Currently, Dilip's primary focus is with mechanical and electrical systems found in hospitals, airport and hangars. 

Jeff Wener
Cost Estimator

An HMS employee since 2004, Jeff had previously worked in the construction industry in Alaska and California working as a foreman, superintendent, project manager and general contractor. As an estimator, Jeff brings his practical field experience to develop estimates at all levels of construction design and to perform construction progress reviews for financial agencies.

Josh Bablonka
Cost Estimator

Josh started at HMS as a Project Intern in 2014. His willingness to learn has propelled him to being an essential part of our team. Josh has worked on over 100 projects and is experienced in all disciplines of construction. He is also experienced with developing project schedule and is proficient at various estimating programs such as MII.

Alex Mannion, CCT
Cost Estimator

Alex is currently attending UAA for his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and will graduate in 2018. While in school, he started at HMS as a Project Intern in 2016. Alex's adaptability and knowledge of industry practices and technology has made him a vital part of the HMS team. He has worked on a wide range of projects throughout Alaska, and overseas including Japan and Qatar. Since joining our team, along with his educational background, he became certified as a Cost Technician in 2017 with AACE international. ​

Melissa Baginski
Office Manager | Bookkeeper

Melissa started at HMS in 2013 as an Administrative Assistant. Since obtaining her Accounting Degree, she has added on the role of Bookkeeper, and is responsible for day-to-day business operations of HMS.

Aimee Smith
Marketing Coordinator | Administrative Assistant 

An employee since 2005, Aimee plays a vital role as support to our estimating staff with timely and accurate data entry, and calculation of cost estimates. As Marketing Coordinator, Aimee will research similar projects and gather company information to include in Request for Proposals.

Michael Steacy
Administrative Assistant

Michael works at HMS on a part-time basis to help support the administrative staff with overflow work. He is responsible for providing and verifying the accuracy of data we provided to our clients.