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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,284 reviews)

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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

Jul 13, 2021

Good

Internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very kind when working together

Cons

Poor when accessing to learn new skills

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for providing feedback about your internship. We are sorry to hear about your learning experience. PCL has learning management systems, and onboarding programs to set students and interns up for success. We would appreciate hearing more about how we could improve. Please feel free reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Jul 11, 2021

Great work experience!

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a student, everyone was very helpful with developing my knowledge on site.

Cons

Competitive atmosphere can be intimidating.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Glad to hear that you had support and training provided during your term as a student. We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt intimidated. PCL has mentorship and buddy programs in place to bridge any gaps and assist students succeed. If you’d like to provide us with more information about your experience, please feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Jul 8, 2021

Na

Project intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was good experience for a fresh graduate.

Cons

A little demanding in terms of relocate.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for your review. At PCL, our mobility and relocation initiatives allow employees to grow and develop professionally. It is voluntary for short term or permanent relocation. We have a team dedicated to assist with the transition and any possible challenges you and your family could encounter. If you have any further feedback on how we could improve our processes, please feel free to reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

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