Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
SCA Academy Campus, Riyadh
APPROVEDV2Approved 2024-02-02
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- SCA Academy Campus, Riyadh
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-007
- Project sponsor
- Eng. Turki A. Al-AnaziEng. Turki A. Al-AnaziHead, Qualification & Training SectorP-010t.alanazi@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Eng. Shahad M. Al-MalkiEng. Shahad M. Al-MalkiDirector, Academy FacilitiesP-022s.almalki@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Eng. Abdulrahman S. Al-HarbiEng. Abdulrahman S. Al-HarbiDean, SCA AcademyP-014ab.alharbi@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Academy & Qualification Centres PortfolioAcademy Owned Premises Programme
- Type & methodology
- Construction · Construction
- Current phase
- 4Execution
2Background & rationale
Required at this stageA 92,000 m² campus with 42 training halls and practical workshops — ending nine leased training venues and bringing the Academy’s programmes to one site.
3Objectives
Required at this stage- 1A sustainable financial base
- 2A better contractor experience and service quality
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-4.3A sustainable financial baseSO-3.3A better contractor experience and service quality
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- A 92,000 m² campus with 42 training halls and practical workshops — ending nine leased training venues and bringing the Academy’s programmes to one site.
- 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 | 2024-03-17 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2025-07-29 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2026-08-04 |
| 4 | Final report | 2026-12-31 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2024-02-02
- Contract signed2024-07-23
- 50% of works complete2025-07-29
- Provisional acceptance2026-10-07
- Closure2026-12-31
8Budget
Required at this stage- Main contract72.0%460.8M
- Supervision & consulting14.0%89.6M
- Internal team9.0%57.6M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.0%32M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal640M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Required at this stage- HighContractor financial claims piling up over unapproved variations
- HighLate delivery of curtain-wall glazing from the overseas factory
- HighPossible removal of the MEP subcontractor
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