Col Pankaj Banyal
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the Ministry of Defence, excelling in high-altitude infrastructure projects and strategic policy formulation. Proven track record in budget management and team mentoring, delivering complex civil structures on time. Adept at stakeholder communication and risk mitigation, driving operational excellence in challenging environments. Experienced and proactive professional offering many years of progressive warehouse settings serving industry needs. Talented in overseeing cost control, loss prevention, and labor management initiatives to streamline and enhance operations. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director (Utility) – PHE Projects
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi
01.2023 - Current
- Final technical appraisal and approval authority for PHE and utility projects exceeding ₹30 Crores for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and DRDO.
- Leads policy formulation and updates aligned with Government of India directives and sustainability frameworks.
- Handles vigilance-angle complaints, technical audits, and probity reviews.
- Guides station-level infrastructure planning, prioritisation, and long-term asset sustainability.
Army Officer
Army
12.2000 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for missions, ensuring timely resource allocation and deployment.
- Supervised soldiers in various tactical operations and strategic planning sessions.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess individual soldier capabilities and readiness.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on leadership and operational procedures.
- Evaluated performance of personnel under my command, providing feedback as needed.
- Developed strategies for successful completion of assigned missions.
- Supervised training exercises to ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper operational procedures.
- Implemented policies designed to improve morale among troops while maintaining discipline.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
Commander Works Engineers – Multi-Project Portfolio Head
Army
Prayagraj
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Planned and commissioned 3.1 MW Solar Power capacity (1.0 MW, 1.5 MW, 0.6 MW).
- Directed runway extension, Roads Extensions and strengthening, lighting, and maintainability works and Building works.
- Executed STPs, water supply networks, and gas pipeline projects.
- Led five GM-equivalent officers and 1,000+ personnel across concurrent projects.
- Ensured asset reliability, lifecycle performance, and HSE compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for engineering processes.
- Led engineering reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Evaluated project specifications to determine feasibility and resource needs.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Assistant Adjutant General – Akin to Head HR (Corporate Equivalent)
Army
Strategic Command
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Organisation-wide HR leadership, manpower governance, and budgeting.
- Responsible for contract planning, discipline & punishment frameworks.
- Accountable for complete establishment security and intelligence coordination.
- Oversight of works and procurement from vigilance and compliance perspective.
- Similar appt was tenanted from 2003-2005 as Adjutant with similar work Role.
- Collected and organized feedback from team members to improve overall operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Second in Command (Project Leadership) / Officiating Commander – Task Force (BRO)
Army
Jammu & Kashmir
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for planning-to-execution governance of large-scale road infrastructure projects.
- Held independent executive responsibility for budget management, logistics movement and sustainment planning, construction execution and quality control.
- Planned and executed projects in extreme high-altitude terrain (17,000–21,000 ft) with working seasons limited to 4–6 months.
- Led logistics planning over 200 km beyond Leh and ~1500 km from Chandigarh/Jammu, with complete winter isolation.
- Managed security planning in highly insurgency-infested areas and locations adjacent to international borders.
- Maintained close liaison with civil administration, district authorities, and security agencies to ensure uninterrupted execution.
- Recognised for leadership, coordination, and execution under extreme operational, climatic, and security conditions.
- Delivered 18 major bridges (span range 30 m – 210 m), including cable-stayed bridges and Bailey bridges (as per OEM Design).
Officer Commanding (Project Leader) – National Highways, Bridges & Border Infrastructure (BRO)
Army
Jammu & Kashmir
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Planned and executed some of the most challenging NH road alignments globally.
- Delivered projects across three limited working seasons, with end-to-end responsibility for planning & alignment optimisation, execution & quality assurance, stores, logistics, and sustainment.
- Delivered PSC Box-Girder Major Bridges with spans of 40 m, 60 m, 90 m, and 110 m, including foundations, piers, staging, and erection in difficult geology.
- Maintained strict HSE and safety discipline in high-risk environments.
- Multiple recognitions received for leadership and delivery.
Operational & Infrastructure Assignments
Army
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Executed operational and infrastructure works in desert and semi-arid terrain.
- Responsible for rapid planning, logistics mobilisation, and execution under operational conditions.
- Developed adaptability to diverse terrains and accelerated execution environments.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Project Officer – High-Altitude Roads & Culverts near LoC
Army
Beyond Srinagar Valley
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Planned and executed 29.5 km of high-altitude roads and culverts.
- Responsible for alignment planning, logistics, stores, and execution across two working seasons.
- Recognised for performance in strategically sensitive terrain.
- Coordinated project activities and schedules across multiple departments.
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
- Supported senior management in decision making activities related to ongoing projects.
- Documented lessons learned from completed projects for use by other teams or departments.
- Coordinated communications between various stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle.
- Identified risks associated with projects and developed risk mitigation strategies.
Education
M.Tech - Environmental Engineering
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee07.2015
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
CME Pune / JNU New Delhi
Pune12.2008
BSc - PCM
GPGC D’sala
Shimla06.1997
Senior Command Management Course - Engineers Command Course, Junior Command Management Course
Army
Skills
- Head projects and program leadership
- Policy, approvals, and governance
- Himalayan and high-altitude infrastructure
- Roads, bridges, and complex civil structures
- Policy formulation
- Infrastructure planning
- Asset sustainability
- Technical audits
- Logistics coordination
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Risk mitigation
- Stakeholder communication
- Strategic leadership
- Team mentoring
- Operational execution
- Performance evaluation
- Quality assurance
- Decision-making
- Crisis management
- Staff management
- Visionary leadership
- Leadership development
- Financial planning
- People management
- Project planning
- Scheduling and controls
- Contract management
- Procurement and claims
- Budget and financial control
- High-altitude logistics
- Risk and stakeholder management
- Security
- Multi-agency coordination
- Large team leadership
Recognitions
- DGBR Commendation Card, 2012, 2017
- Commendation Cards, 2005, 2018
Strategic Transition Continuity - Description
Transitioning ~8 years ahead of original retirement from the Army, with a CTC ~ approx. ₹90 lakh per annum, to contribute to large-scale civilian infrastructure, foregoing assured pensionary benefits. Given the seniority, security-sensitive execution, extreme operating environments, and scale of accountability, a Head-of-Projects compensation framework is appropriate.
Availability
Release can be coordinated within 3–5 months.
Hse Security Governance Record - Description
25-year record of Zero Casualties and Zero Major Mishaps. Security and safety embedded as a core leadership responsibility. Extensive experience in active field areas, insurgency zones, and border regions. Led missions in high-risk and war-like situations, combining bold decision-making with structured engineering and logistics planning.
Bridges And Ropeway Experience - Description
Executed 18 major bridges with spans ranging from 30 m to 210 m, including pier-supported systems. Extensive experience with Bailey Bridges and cable-stayed bridge systems, executed as per GRSE / Garden Reach designs. Strong functional equivalence to ropeway tower foundations, long-span erection, high-altitude logistics, and HSE-critical execution.
Timeline
Director (Utility) – PHE Projects
Ministry of Defence
01.2023 - Current
Commander Works Engineers – Multi-Project Portfolio Head
Army
01.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Adjutant General – Akin to Head HR (Corporate Equivalent)
Army
01.2017 - 01.2019
Second in Command (Project Leadership) / Officiating Commander – Task Force (BRO)
Army
01.2015 - 01.2017
Officer Commanding (Project Leader) – National Highways, Bridges & Border Infrastructure (BRO)
Army
01.2010 - 01.2013
Operational & Infrastructure Assignments
Army
01.2005 - 01.2006
Project Officer – High-Altitude Roads & Culverts near LoC
Army
01.2001 - 01.2003
Army Officer
Army
12.2000 - Current
M.Tech - Environmental Engineering
IIT Roorkee
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
CME Pune / JNU New Delhi
BSc - PCM
GPGC D’sala
Senior Command Management Course - Engineers Command Course, Junior Command Management Course
Army