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 105 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 70 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 66 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 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 43 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 40 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 21 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

4.0

Jun 23, 2021

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good office environment, friendly people, great benefits, growing company, 115 years old, 100% employee-owned.

Cons

Medium to high turn-over, low employee morale

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review! Even though our average tenure at PCL is 10 years, we're still always looking for ways to make PCL an enjoyable and rewarding workplace. We would love to hear your suggestions on how we can improve - please reach out to your district HRPD team or email us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Jun 21, 2021

Great Company

Document controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always wanting to help you further your career

Cons

Can be hard to switch positions depending on your background

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review! Please continue sharing your feedback with us through your district HRPD team and regular employee surveys so we can remain a great place for you to grow your career.

1.0

Jun 17, 2021

Toxic

Dsp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clients are the best part

Cons

Everything else is the worst

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for your review. If there is any specific feedback you can provide to help us improve, please feel free to share with us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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