Kelvinder Singh Jagal
1ingaomre
Summary
Practical and versatile Engineer, with significant experience leading and overseeing multiple teams and government projects in housing and schools in Singapore over the last 10+ years. Professional history includes Project management from design to completion, overseeing facilities management for completed schools and being responsible for various finance dealings and procurement, administering contract tenders and processes in schools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Engineer
Housing & Development Board
Singapore, Singapore
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Project director for multiple Housing & Development Board (HDB) projects from design to completion - juggling various Quality, Safety, Budget and Delivery KPIs as well as managing various stakeholders (Consultants, Contractors).
- Lead for the Building Inspection Team, an independent audit team tasked with ensuring the quality of flats prior to handover to residents.
- Department liaison for multiple work groups with other authorities on building safety and quality matters.
Senior Manager, School Campus Department
Ministry of Education
Singapore, Singapore
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Administration of various Facilities Management Contracts (e.g., Security, Cleaning) for all schools island wide, including being a part of the Tender Evaluation Committee.
- Spearheaded new initiatives like the Classroom Cleaning Model Initiative to aid schools to cope with a leaner School Admin Team, including a successful pilot and wide scale implementation.
- Lead for multiple projects to design and uplift facilities in schools (e.g., new Classroom Block, new Student Care Centre, adoption of new technologies to schools - Automated Shutters/Turnstiles).
Administration Manager
Maris Stella High School
Singapore, Singapore
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Leader of the Administration team in school with various work processes - Student/Staff/HR matters/Finance and Procurement Matters.
- In charge of procurement of goods and services to serve school e.g., Instructors for co-curricular activities, Overseas Learning Journeys, manpower for Teaching and non-Teaching roles
- Overall asset manager for school - monthly tagging of assets, yearly stocktake and audits.
- Work closely with School Leaders to conceptualize and realise potential improvements in school e.g., going digital for all documents, automated procurement processes utilizing AI and Robots.
Senior Manager, Infra & Digital Project Management
Ministry of Education
Singapore, Singapore
08.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic capacity planning for the Special Education (SPED) sector through enrolment projections and sector-wide analysis, partnering with Infrastructure and Facilities Services Division (IFSD) to ensure adequate educational capacity and facilities.
- Manage stakeholder relationships with SPED schools and Social Service Agencies (SSAs), overseeing current and future development projects to meet infrastructural needs.
- Contribute to policy development and review processes for SPED infrastructure, ensuring alignment with sectoral educational objectives.
- Review and enhance SPED school building specifications to meet evolving curriculum requirements and standards.
- Evaluate and process modification requests and facility improvements for existing SPED schools.
- Facilitate project tracking and reporting to key stakeholders and management on project progress and outcomes.
- Support sectoral digitalisation initiatives by implementing digital tools and promoting knowledge transfer across SPED schools and divisions
Education
(2nd Hons) Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore05.2013
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Communication and Presentation
- Project Management
- Collaboration - Teamwork
Languages
English
Mandarin (Chinese)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Infra & Digital Project Management
Ministry of Education
08.2025 - Current
Administration Manager
Maris Stella High School
03.2022 - 07.2025
Senior Manager, School Campus Department
Ministry of Education
05.2018 - 03.2022
Executive Engineer
Housing & Development Board
09.2013 - 05.2018
(2nd Hons) Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University