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

3.0

Apr 24, 2023

Review

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefit program at PCL

Cons

Time to self is very limited.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. We're proud of our flexible benefits package and we're glad it's meeting your needs. If there is anything we could do to improve your experience, please let us know at glassdoor@pcl.com.

1.0

Apr 24, 2023

Overworked and Underpaid

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You learn a lot on the job. Good mentorship

Cons

You work on average 11 hour days and do not get paid overtime. It is expected to work overtime

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. Mentorship is a huge part of PCL's culture. We also ensure to follow regional OT legislation. If you have further concerns, please talk to your HRPD team.

4.0

Apr 22, 2023

Great company to work for

Hse supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and a solid culture. Share ownership is a tremendous bonus.

Cons

Construction industry - long-term relocation is a must.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your feedback. Employee ownership drives a mindset that makes us more accountable and committed to our company, clients and partners. This positively impacts our culture and allows us to celebrate our successes together. Our optional mobility program allows you to grow your career and take advantage of opportunities across North America and Australia.

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