POETTKER CONSTRUCTION EXPANDS ITS PRECONSTRUCTION TEAM
DzԲ60 years of experience to Midwest and Southeast regions
ƵCompanyannounces theexpansion of its Preconstruction Team with theaddition ofRyanDiekemperasAssistant Director of Estimatingand Robert Waddell as Senior Preconstruction Manager.
Diekemper, whobrings over 25 years of experience in the construction industry,willassist in overseeing the Preconstruction Department and will take a leading role in working with designers and clients indeveloping, reviewing, and estimating projectsinallPoettker’smarket sectors.He is currently a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and is a member of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and The Electrical Commission of St. Clair County.Diekemperearned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering fromthe University of Missouri-Rolla.
“One ofRyan’sbiggest attributes and strengths is his knowledge and experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering,” said Keith Poettker, president of Ƶ.“Ryanhas built and sustained long-term relationships with clients and designers throughout his career and continually stays current on market-driven trends and best practices that directly impact clients and the architecture, engineering, and construction industryas a whole.”
Waddell will lead preconstruction effortsin Poettker’sCharlotteoffice includingbudget preparation, constructability reviews, value engineering, trade contractor engagement, virtual construction, and scheduling.Hebrings over 35 years of experience in the construction industrywith extensive experience throughout the Southeast in the healthcare, education, retail, industrial, automotive, public and justice, corporate office, parking, faith based, data center, aviation, and hospitality markets.WaddellstudiedatWest Virginia Institute of Technology and is a LEED AssociatedProfessional.
“Robert’s proactivepreconstructionapproach andlasting relationships with the local community will be tremendous assets as Ƶ grows in the Southeast market,” said Poettker. “We are thrilled to add an industry veteran to our team withunique design-build and construction managementexperience. His approach to partnering with clients,designers,and local trade contractors support Poettker’s mission toexceed our client’s expectations.”
