After earning two Bronze Stars for his heroic service in Vietnam, Charles Poettker returned home to join his brother in residential construction. Spurred by a passion to build, Charles became an apprentice carpenter and took college courses at night to hone his craft. With a mission of building quality relationships to build quality projects, Charles founds Poettker Construction Company specializing in the commercial and light industrial markets.

Thanks to Charles and his family, Poettker Construction has built schools, hospitals, fire stations, libraries, banks, gyms, shopping centers, manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, and utility stations across 28 states. View our timeline below to learn about the rich history of Poettker Construction and how we became the award-winning, second-generation, family-owned business that we are today.

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary in 2025, we honor the family heritage, dedication, and multiple generations of employees who propelled Poettker Construction into the successful national company it is today. Our 250 employees proudly contribute to the construction of 94 projects annually, garnering an incredible $404 million in annual revenue. With our continued legacy of driving innovation, constructing quality and safe buildings, and supporting our clients wherever their businesses take them, Poettker Construction will persist in achieving new milestones and cultivating an even more prosperous tomorrow.