Does PCL Construction pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PCL Construction employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PCL Construction. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PCL Construction?

80% of PCL Construction employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PCL Construction 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PCL Construction?

Project Coordinator (88) , Field Engineer (78) , Project Manager (68) , Project Engineer (57) , Engineering Student (53) , Estimator (48) , Field Coordinator (47) , Administrative Assistant (28) , Field Engineer Intern (25) , Intern (23) , Carpenter (21) , Laborer (18) , Superintendent (17) , Accountant (16) , Engineer (11)

What are the pros of working at PCL Construction according to real employee reviews?

"The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 107 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 107 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 68 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PCL Construction according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and lots of unpaid overtime (supposed to be compensated with bonus)." ((in 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 51 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 43 reviews)); "And then they will fabricate a story to devalue your skills to keep you in your place and to justify paying you a low salary." ((in 40 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about PCL Construction layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about PCL Construction layoffs and their outlook for job security at PCL Construction in 2026.

PCL Construction reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(1,283 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PCL Construction employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Apr 9, 2022

Ok.

Construction manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for.

Cons

Very large company, felt like a number.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know. We value each PCL team member for their unique contributions to building better communities. As employee owners, we celebrate success together.

4.0

Apr 7, 2022

Strong organization

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team …company has invested quite significantly in infrastructure

Cons

Takes too long to yield good pay

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review. Our teams are what has made PCL what it is today. We don't just build iconic structures, as you mentioned, we also build essential infrastructure. And we strive to deepen our connections to the communities we serve - our teams take the time and effort to give back too! PCL also does annual research to ensure pay levels are competitive with local markets.

5.0

Apr 5, 2022

working a PCL

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great team spirit and transparency

Cons

long hour can be expected during high season. but its the situation a any company

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review! Construction can be a challenging industry, but also very rewarding! Glad you had a great team to work with.

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