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 107 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 101 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 71 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 29 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 80 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 41 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 39 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

(1,284 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 1,284 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

Aug 24, 2021

Good Benefits

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Decent Vacation Time, Employee Ownership, Decent Culture, Helpful Colleagues

Cons

Low Salaries, Slow Growth and Frequent Relocation

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review. PCL provides a comprehensive total compensation package that also includes retirement plan matching, flexible health and wellness benefits and the opportunity to participate in our employee share ownership program. Base salaries are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure they align with regional market rates. Our mobility programs assists with employee development and growth. If you have any further questions about any of these, feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Aug 23, 2021

It was a good experience,

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They pay well and you can advance with hard work!

Cons

Long hours and extreme weather conditions!

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to review PCL! You are right, the construction industry can be demanding, and extremely rewarding as well. Thank you for your contributions to building better communities.

4.0

Aug 21, 2021

Field Engineer

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

challenging work, a lot of opportunities to learn and grow, flexible with family

Cons

have to be willing to move to advance within the company, long hours may be required depending on the job

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review. Our mobility program is a way that PCLers can gain unique experiences in the various markets in which we operate. Work/life balance is important to us, if you have concerns about your hours please reach out to your supervisor or HRPD team.

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