Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
Jeddah Branch & Qualification Centre
APPROVEDV2Approved 2024-08-30
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- Jeddah Branch & Qualification Centre
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-006
- Project sponsor
- Eng. Turki A. Al-AnaziEng. Turki A. Al-AnaziHead, Qualification & Training SectorP-010t.alanazi@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Eng. Fahad T. Al-SulamiEng. Fahad T. Al-SulamiDirector, Regional Qualification CentresP-023f.alsulami@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Eng. Abdulrahman S. Al-HarbiEng. Abdulrahman S. Al-HarbiDean, SCA AcademyP-014ab.alharbi@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Academy & Qualification Centres PortfolioBranches & Regional Centres Programme
- Type & methodology
- Construction · Construction
- Current phase
- 4Execution
2Background & rationale
Required at this stageA new home for the Western & Southern branch in Jeddah with a qualification centre of 40 training and skills-test halls and contractor service desks.
3Objectives
Required at this stage- 1A better contractor experience and service quality
- 2Build capability and innovation in the sector
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-3.3A better contractor experience and service qualitySO-2.1Build capability and innovation in the sector
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- A new home for the Western & Southern branch in Jeddah with a qualification centre of 40 training and skills-test halls and contractor service desks.
- Saudi Building Code compliance
- Consultant-approved drawings
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
Required at this stage- 1Saudi Building Code compliance
- 2Consultant-approved drawings
- 3Health & safety requirements
6Deliverables
Required at this stage| 1 | Project management plan | 2024-10-09 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2025-12-25 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2026-11-19 |
| 4 | Final report | 2027-03-31 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2024-08-30
- Contract signed2025-01-30
- 50% of works complete2025-12-25
- Provisional acceptance2027-01-15
- Closure2027-03-31
8Budget
Required at this stage- Main contract72.0%205.9M
- Supervision & consulting14.0%40.1M
- Internal team9.0%25.7M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.0%14.3M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal286M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Required at this stage- HighGround-improvement costs up after the geotechnical survey
- MediumLate building permits from the Jeddah municipality
11Constraints
Required at this stage- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
Required at this stage- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within the workflow’s action time limits
13Stakeholders
Required at this stage- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Project ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- Project Management Office (PMO)Governance and compliance
14Success criteria
Required at this stage- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
Required at this stage- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, impediments, the periodic update cardWeekly