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 (89) , 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 70 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 36 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)); "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)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 40 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 20 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

5.0

Dec 15, 2023

Great Job, just researching for a craft friend

Estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love it here, trying to skip this, just researching a pay rate for a buddy.

Cons

There are none unless you're not a team player and are vindictive/petty/easily frustrated.

PCL Construction Response

2y

Working at PCL has many perks, and we’re always engaging with our employees to support what’s next for their careers. Thanks for your review!

3.0

Dec 9, 2023

Review

Construction estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity in project types. Experienced professionals. Organized teams.

Cons

Multiple levels of progression. Slow promotions.

PCL Construction Response

2y

PCL is committed to promoting a culture of feedback and development. We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor or HRPD team regarding career development opportunities.

4.0

Dec 6, 2023

Logistics coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PCL has a very good benefits package

Cons

lower starting salary compared to other GCs

PCL Construction Response

2y

Thanks for your review. As part of our total rewards package, we review salaries annually to ensure employees are compensated fairly in your local region. We also offer extensive, customizable benefit and retirement plans, share program, plus tons of other perks!

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