Sundeep Dhar

Possess nearly 30 years of experience in end-to-end infrastructure planning, execution, & lifecycle management of large-scale capital projects across Civil, Marine, Aviation, & Defense sectors. Working as Director Combat Engineering & Planning at Indian Army, Northern Sector, leading mission-critical infrastructure programs with high operational sensitivity. Proven capability in managing capital projects ranging from ₹500 Cr to ₹2500+ Cr with consistent on-time and within-budget delivery.

Extensive expertise in program governance, procurement strategy, contract administration, and cost optimization for complex infrastructure portfolios. Exhibited leadership in directing cross-functional teams exceeding 1000 personnel across geographically dispersed and high-risk environments. Strong proficiency in asset lifecycle management, facilities administration, and sustainable infrastructure development under stringent regulatory and safety frameworks.

Director Combat Engineering & Planning - Indian Army – Northern Sector - India

(2023-07)

• Leading strategic planning, design coordination, and execution oversight of mission-critical and classified infrastructure assets in sensitive operational environments.
• Supervising delivery of resilient, sustainable, and operationally compliant infrastructure, enhancing operational readiness and mobility.
• Establishing enterprise-level planning, execution control, and governance frameworks for capital programs, ensuring schedule certainty, cost discipline, and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring seamless integration of planning, execution, commissioning, and operational handover while adhering to stringent safety and regulatory standards.
• Administering asset lifecycle planning and facilities readiness for operational infrastructure, ensuring sustained performance post-commissioning.

Commanding Officer - Indian Army – Northern Sector - India

(2022-03 - 2023-06)

• Led large-scale infrastructure construction in remote and conflict-prone zones, ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and timeline requirements.
• Exercised full command over planning, execution sequencing, and on-ground coordination under high-risk operational conditions.
• Delivered infrastructure critical to sustained operational capability while maintaining military engineering standards.

Program Manager / Additional Chief Construction Engineer - Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) - Delhi, India

(2019-02 - 2022-02)

• Directed infrastructure development for strategic and classified defence technology programs.
• Drove multi-stakeholder collaboration among scientific teams, engineering units, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of high-value assets.
• Implemented robust program management controls across planning, execution, and closure phases.
• Ensured infrastructure readiness aligned with advanced R&D, testing, and operational deployment requirements.

Program Manager / Commander Works Engineer - Military Engineering Services (MES) – Visakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam, India

(2016-10 - 2019-01)

• Directed four project managers, multiple contractors, and a workforce exceeding 1000 personnel, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Led development, maintenance, and lifecycle extension of critical marine and naval infrastructure assets.
• Controlled planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and performance monitoring across multiple parallel projects.

Project Manager / Garrison Engineer - Military Engineering Services (MES) – Various Locations - Various Locations, India

(2008-06 - 2016-09)

• Executed ₹500+ Cr multi-domain infrastructure projects including dry docks, runways, helipads, residential complexes, utilities, and services infrastructure.
• Managed complete project lifecycle covering tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, execution tracking, and financial control.

Engineer Officer - United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) - Lebanon

(2004-05 - 2005-07)

• Led multinational infrastructure projects supporting United Nations peacekeeping operations in a sensitive war-zone environment.
• Delivered roads, bunkers, helipads, and combat support facilities under severe logistical and security constraints.
• Coordinated with international military contingents to meet mission timelines & safety standards.

Engineer Officer - Indian Army – Various Locations - Various Locations, India

(1995-06 - 2004-05)

• Directed construction, logistics, and supply chain operations for combat and civil engineering works in forward operational areas.
• Managed procurement and deployment of critical engineering equipment under high-risk conditions.
• Earned recognition for leadership and execution excellence during Operation Parakram.

Master of Technology - Structural Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2008)

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering - College of Military Engineering (2002)

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics - Degree College (1993)