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 (88) , 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?

"The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 107 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 107 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 68 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 40 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 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 51 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 43 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 40 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 19 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

(1,283 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 1,283 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

Feb 11, 2021

Good place to work

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place and good people

Cons

Nothing a good place to be

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review!

1.0

Feb 10, 2021

Good and Bad

Vdc specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with on project, had option to enroll for company stocks.

Cons

Not all departments had structure or career path to follow. Pay wasn't great for the work given. Once you leave, you must sell back stocks.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're glad to see that you took advantage of the employee share ownership program during your time here! PCL strives to compensate our employees fairly through a comprehensive benefits plan, discretionary performance bonuses, and by ensuring our base salaries are in line with local market rates. Should you have any additional concerns about this, please feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com. All the best!

4.0

Feb 7, 2021

Good overall

Surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good profit return on shares

Cons

Not enough company vehicles for employees

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review! We're truly successful because of our employees, and it's fantastic to hear that you're reaping the benefits of your investment in PCL.

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