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?

"Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 112 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 109 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 73 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"Long hours and the pay doesn’t match up basically working from 6 AM to 6 PM" ((in 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 42 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 22 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

(1,281 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 1,281 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

2.0

Aug 29, 2024

A legacy company who is slowly on a downward trend.

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Been in the construction business since 100 years.

Cons

Mostly a construction management company, no longer holds the edge as a true builder. Mostly paper pushing, even by their Superintendents.

PCL Construction Response

1y

We're sorry to hear you feel that way. PCL is one of the top general contractors in North America. We're always looking for innovative ways to improve. If you have any suggestions feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

4.0

Aug 29, 2024

Top notch coworkers

Support services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ethics, environment, training, leadership, values

Cons

poor work-life balance, hours, no flex hours, remote options limited

PCL Construction Response

1y

Thanks for your review. We recognize the concerns about work-life balance and flexibility, construction can be a challenging, but very rewarding industry. Career development, ethics, strong values and leadership are essential to the success of PCLers and our organization.

4.0

Aug 28, 2024

Good for engineers

Procurement administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to learn if you are an engineer and be some an employee-owner. Good insurance and bonuses.

Cons

Growth is very slow, pay is average

PCL Construction Response

1y

Thanks for your review! Our people and share ownership program are components that differentiate our workplace culture.

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