Luca Amitrano

Project Director for Dutco Construction Ltd

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

32 years experience in the construction industry 18 UK and 14 in the Middle East. An expert in managing multi disciplined teams in the delivery of complex projects from inception to completion. Contracting expert on all forms of contract. Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Specialties: programming, technical proposals, contract administration and operation, cost management and value engineering

Experience

  • Project Director at Dutco Group
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Led the design and build operation for Dubai Square Mall, ensuring project completion on time and within budget. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline construction processes and enhance efficiency. • Implemented innovative strategies to optimize project workflow and improve overall project performance.

  • Projects Director at AF Construction
    Apr 2019 - May 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Projects Director at Dutco Group
    Feb 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Currently managing the completion of The Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue Expansion & The Address Hotel Downtown

  • Operations Director at GTCC (Gulf Technical Construction Company)A Drake & Scull International PJSC Company UAE-Dubai
    Jan 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Operations Director , managing multiple projects within the GTCC and Drake and Scull group

  • Operations Director at Drake and Scull / GTCC Construction
    Feb 2011 - Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    12 years in the MENA region working on multiple high profile projects in Dubai and KSA Previous to this 17 years in construction in the UK. Working for O'Rourke Civil Engineering, Swift Structures ltd and John Doyle Construction, occupying over a ten year span in roles of Project Manager and Contracts Manager. Specialising in concrete frame construction.