Our TEAM
Chris Conduit
Chris has over 15 years’ experience within the industry including 7+ years experiences in the United Kingdom. Chris joined forces with his father in 2017 to lead and drive the business forward. Chris is dedicated to ensuring that the company operates at the highest possible standard while ensuring compliance with legislation requirements and current industry standards. Chris has an extensive background in project managing and project estimating, with large commercial projects being his area of expertise.
Chris has a proven ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders in order to develop exceptional and quality projects. Through hard work, devotion and working alongside his father, Chris has enabled many opportunities for the company to continuously grow.
Qualifications
- Cert IV Building and Construction
- Certificate IV Painting and Decorating
Darren Conduit
Darren has over 40 years’ experience in both residential and commercial painting. Darren entered the industry in 1980, working alongside his father, Barry, completing residential homes across Ballarat. The two were accompanied by Darren’s mother, Maureen, who managed all the administration. Darren joined business with his father in 1995 and eventually took over in 2009 when Father, Barry, retired. Since, Darren has worked on large projects including aged care facilities, car dealerships and large schools, where he has developed an aesthetic sensibility and advanced attention to detail.
Darren continues to contribute to the success of the company by maintaining his integrity, professionalism, innovation and workmanship. Together with Chris, Darren’s value for quality and good old hard work has enabled the continuous success and growth of the company.
Qualifications
- Cert IV Building and Construction
- Certificate IV Painting and Decorating
Liam Cox
Liam commenced his career with DCON Painting & Sons over ten years ago as an apprentice. Liam has developed numerous skills and qualities that have allowed him to continuously excel into his senior position as the project manager.
As the project manager, Liam manages various tasks and responsibilities to ensure that every project is progressing effectively. Reporting directly to the company directors, Liam controls and monitors various projects carefully to bring each project to successful fruition.
Through his extensive time within the company, Liam has gained a deep and technical understanding of paints and paint products which he uses to enable the highest quality finish. Various tasks that Liam controls as the project manager include; managing the project handover, the allocation of labour, organizing the projects tasks, controlling quality and reporting the progress to the directors.
Liam’s commitment extends by ensuring that all operations of the business do not place any of his co-workers at risk of injury or illness. Liam always maintains a safe workplace and always enforces safe systems of work.
Qualifications
- Cert IV Painting and Decorating
Linda Fu
Linda has been with Dcon Painting & Sons since graduating from university. With extensive theoretical knowledge in civil engineering and construction management, she works as a project administrator, overseeing various projects.
Linda not only handles the initial preparation process but also follows up on project progress to ensure the accuracy of the project scope, facilitating the smooth completion of each project. Her patience, quick learning ability, and strong teamwork skills contribute to her effectiveness in this role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Master of Construction Management
Stephen Mott
Stephen has been Managing Director of a Company in a different industry for more than 30 Years. Now General Manager of DCON Painting and Sons. Loving the new environment. Have been a Manager for 40 years. Always been a People Person.
Qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker
Faiza Bilal
Faiza has been with DCON Painting & Sons for over 2 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the field. Faiza takes care of the company’s accounts , admin and payroll.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering