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Matt Terlau

Chief Executive Officer

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Matt Terlau

Chief Executive Officer

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.

Matt has successfully overseen projects from preconstruction through closeout, driving operational efficiency, accountability, and quality across every phase of construction. He is highly experienced in developing project processes, operational procedures, and team structures that support consistent execution and scalable growth.

His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, communication, and proactive problem-solving, enabling strong partnerships between owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams. He is known for building high-performing teams, streamlining project operations, and creating systems that improve efficiency, reliability, and overall project performance.

Recognized for his hands-on leadership and disciplined, solutions-oriented approach, Matt remains focused on delivering high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining strong client relationships and long-term industry partnerships.

Rajesh Kumar

VP of Operations

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Rajesh Kumar

VP of Operations

Rajesh Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in operations, facility management, workplace services, and real estate operations, supporting complex, multi-site environments across the United States. His background includes leading operational strategy, project execution, and process development for healthcare, pharmacy, administrative, data center, and industrial facilities, with oversight spanning hundreds of locations nationwide.

Rajesh has extensive experience managing tenant improvement and ground-up industrial construction projects, overseeing operational workflows from planning and coordination through execution and delivery. He has successfully led large-scale operational and infrastructure initiatives, driving consistency, efficiency, and accountability across diverse portfolios and project teams.

His expertise includes developing and implementing operational processes, procedures, and standards that improve performance, streamline workflows, and support scalable growth. Rajesh has managed facility operations, capital and operating budgets, vendor and service provider contracts, and cross-functional project coordination across multiple regions. He is known for building high-performing teams, strengthening operational systems, and delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and client experience, Rajesh excels at solving complex challenges, optimizing project execution, and creating workplace and industrial solutions that support long-term organizational success.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Law and Policing – University of the South Pacific

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