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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,283 reviews)

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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

4.0

Apr 6, 2024

Good Place to work

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Largest company in construction for Canada.

Cons

average pay, vacation, corporate raise structure, promotions take a long time

PCL Construction Response

2y

Thanks for your review. Career growth and development are an essential part of our workplace culture. We have programs in place to ensure our employees can reach their full potential. If you require any support, please contact your HRPD team for more details.

4.0

Apr 4, 2024

Construction

Construction worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was good learning experience.

Cons

Some people were mean to me there.

PCL Construction Response

2y

PCL is dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace environment. If you’d like to provide any further details, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com or contact our ethics hotline at 1-800-461-9330.

4.0

Mar 26, 2024

great company, team oriented culture.

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

team culture. Work hard and you'll be taken care of.

Cons

very bureaucratic and sometimes can feel like just a number.

PCL Construction Response

2y

We showcase the best of PCL when we come together as a team to collaborate and improve our communities. Thank you for your commitment to safety and hard work!

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