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

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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

5.0

Jul 22, 2023

when u work for the best u have to be the best

Junior estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

projects that they put u on start slow so we learn everything and once u learn everything u will be swimming alone and preparing estimates on ur own

Cons

u are expected to work extra hours whenever needed

PCL Construction Response

2y

At PCL, we strive to foster a team environment and construction can be a challenging, but very rewarding industry. We encourage you to speak to your supervisor or HRPD team if you require additional support. We value your feedback and hard work, and we look forward to building exciting projects, together.

5.0

Jul 13, 2023

Great Employee Owned Company

Estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with/work culture Collaborative Career Development Focused

Cons

There are peaks and valleys of work life balance

PCL Construction Response

2y

Thank you for your review. PCL’s collaborative culture is a differentiator and helps us share expertise and build better futures, together!

5.0

Jul 12, 2023

Great Work Culture

Field coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great work culture - Good benefits with a lot of flexibility - Opportunities for growth/progression

Cons

- Inconsistent workload, can range from very busy to barely enough to do and anywhere in between (depending on your role, project type, project cycle, time of year, etc.)

PCL Construction Response

2y

Thank you for your review. Projects can be unpredictable at times, but we appreciate your flexibility and commitment to build better communities together!

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