OUR PEOPLE Detail-Oriented. Construction-Minded.

Matt Terlau brings over 25 years of construction experience, including more than 15 years in field leadership roles, providing a deep operational and practical foundation that shapes his leadership as Owner and CEO of Pivotal Construction. His extensive background as a superintendent gives him a strong command of constructibility, project sequencing, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and field operations, allowing him to lead projects with a comprehensive understanding of both day-to-day execution and overall project strategy.

Throughout his career, Matt has led a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, including hospitality, industrial, multifamily, retail, restaurant, medical, tenant improvement, and structural steel construction. In addition to field leadership, he has significant experience in pre-construction and estimating, including conceptual budgeting, competitive bidding, scope analysis, subcontractor coordination, value engineering, and cost forecasting. His ability to evaluate project costs early in the process and align budgets with constructible solutions has been instrumental in delivering successful projects and maintaining strong client confidence.

Makenna Vainuku serves as the Marketing Manager at Pivotal Construction, bringing more than five years of experience in the commercial construction industry. She leads the company's marketing, branding, recruiting, and communications efforts while playing an integral role in supporting business development initiatives and strengthening relationships with clients, developers, architects, brokers, and industry partners.

Passionate about strategic communication and relationship building, Makenna works closely with Pivotal's leadership team to elevate the company's brand, identify new opportunities, and support continued growth. She is dedicated to showcasing Pivotal's expertise while helping connect clients with the right solutions for their commercial construction needs.