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Christopher “Chris” de Pierne is the Owner of TITAN Systems LLC, a team of contractors providing best-in-class coating installation to residential and small commercial markets. TITAN, founded in 2000, utilizes its extensive experience in the coatings and concrete repair industry to assist engineers, architects, and owners in planning and designing unique and functional spaces. Chris is also a Senior Estimator at the Baton Rouge branch of STRUCTURAL, an industry-leading concrete repair company. After starting his professional career as a forensic accountant, Chris transitioned to the concrete repair and restoration industry in 2006. Before becoming an estimator, he garnered experience working as a laborer, foreman, superintendent, and CE inspector.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Christopher “Chris” de Pierne shares his journey in the concrete repair industry
- What are the benefits of a trade career, and why should children pursue it?
- Perseverance in overcoming challenges in the trade industry
- Chris reflects on his experience working at his father’s company
- The importance of availability and commitment to make opportunities succeed
- Entrepreneurship, artistic humility, and practical estimation in the construction industry
- How to encourage children to pursue skilled trades work
In this episode…
Trade jobs are in high demand, and over 83% of respondents in a trades industry survey feel extremely satisfied with their career choices. Experts attribute this job satisfaction to the career path’s stability, followed by competitive compensation and a flexible schedule. So, how can we encourage more people to consider trade careers?
Industry expert Christopher “Chris” de Pierne highlights the importance of trade programs in high schools, reflecting on how he started early in the industry, having struggled with reading but excelled in math and had a sense of purpose when working with his hands. He leveraged his passion to take on more responsibilities, including project management, and finally advanced to a senior estimator in the construction industry. Chris shares his inspiring career journey, emphasizing the accomplishment and fulfillment the younger generation can find in trades.
Tune in to this latest episode of Get the Intel as Chad Gill chats with Christopher “Chris” de Pierne, the owner of TITAN Systems, LLC, about his journey in the concrete repair industry. Chris reflects on his career trajectory from laborer to senior estimator, shares insights on career satisfaction strategies, discusses practical estimation in the construction industry, and highlights the importance of encouraging the younger generation to pursue a trades career.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Chad Gill on LinkedIn
- Workforce Recon
- Concreate
- Christopher de Pierne on LinkedIn
- TITAN Systems, LLC
- STRUCTURAL
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