On-Site Opportunities

By supporting workforce development initiatives, removing historical barriers, and providing resources to help individuals reach their full potential, Lakeside Alliance is creating unprecedented opportunity for participation at all levels of the project. See below for more information on various on-site opportunities with #TeamOPC!

The following goals have been established for the Obama Presidential Center project:

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  • MBE 35%

  • WBE 10%

  • BEPD/VBE/SVDBE/LGBTBE 5%

  • Local Business Minimum Requirement 7%

  • City of Chicago Business & Workforce Area View Map


Job Opportunities at the Obama Presidential Center:

See below for Obama Presidential Center job opportunities with Lakeside Alliance principal firms:

  • Superintendent at Powers & Sons Construction

    • How to apply: submit a resume and cover letter on Powers & Sons’ website here

  • Assistant Safety Manager at Powers & Sons Construction

    • How to apply: submit an application via ZipRecruiter here

If you are interested in training for a construction job or looking to submit a general career inquiry, please complete a profile through We Can Build It, the workforce partner for the Obama Presidential Center, here.


Contractor/Vendor Form:

If you’re a contractor or vendor interested in working on the Obama Presidential Center project, please fill out the inquiry form to tell us more about your business. To access the form, click here.