Poettker Construction Celebrates 45 Years in Business

BREESE, Ill. (June 18, 2025) — Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business as a multigenerational, family-owned construction firm supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in markets across the country. 

Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown into a $400 million construction firm specializing in construction management, design-build services and general contracting.

The company has carved a market share in the Midwest, earning top 10 spots in 2025 as one of St. Louis’ largest general contractors and one of the Metro East’s largest businesses. In 2019, Poettker opened a Southeast office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has grown to become one of the area’s largest general contractors for three consecutive years.

Poettker’s track record for safety and quality has earned the company regional Construction Safety Awards from AGC Missouri, Carolinas AGC, Central Illinois Builders of AGC and Southern Illinois Builders’ Association. Nationally, Poettker is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors as an Accredited Quality Contractor and ABC Top Performer. 

Poettker consistently ranks as a best place to work, recruiting and retaining top talent and continually investing in its employees through skills training, STEAM learning, workforce development programs, and its NextGen initiative, which encourages younger generations to pursue careers in construction management, architecture, engineering, skilled trades, safety or quality. 

A monthlong celebration will kick off on June 26 with the unveiling of an anniversary logo and the launch of a new website, as well as jobsite lunches hosted throughout July that will spotlight employees and partnerships with long-term clients. 

Visit poettkerconstruction.com.