FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2021
CONTACT:
Bryant Payne –
Public Building Commission,
(312) 742-0878
WHAT:
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) are connecting people to a variety of upcoming construction job opportunities through three community hiring events https://pbcchicago.com/doing-business/community-hiring-events/ for residents of the City of Chicago and for those who live in the community areas where the projects are constructed.
WHEN & WHERE
Friday, June 3, 2022
2:00 – 6:00pm
La Follette Park
1333 N. Laramie Ave
Chicago, 60651
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
10:00am – 4:00pm
Columbus Park Refectory
5701 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
2:00 – 6:00pm
Columbus Park Refectory
5701 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
DETAILS:
At the outset of a project, the PBC establishes city residency and community area hiring requirements. The PBC defines the community area, usually the neighborhood and immediate surroundings areas, where a percentage of the total hours worked on a project must be worked by residents of that community area. This means 50% of the total hours worked on a project must come from City of Chicago residents.
“The PBC is committed to providing residents who live in the community with opportunities to work on the projects being built in their community. The PBC has contract provisions that require a percentage of each project’s labor force to be local residents,” said Carina E. Sanchez, PBC Executive Director said. “When project’s contract is awarded to a General Contractor, the PBC works with that contractor to establish the number of positions available to the community based on that project’s manpower schedule. Once that number is established, the PBC schedules hiring events to provide experienced community residents with the opportunity to apply for the available jobs.
About the PBC: The Public Building Commission of Chicago manages construction and renovation projects for the City of Chicago and its sister agencies. Mayor Lori Lightfoot serves as the PBC’s Chairman. Carina E. Sanchez serves as the Executive Director of the PBC. Additional information about the PBC and its projects can be found at www.pbcchicago.com. You can also follow the Public Building Commission of Chicago on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.