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 109 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 107 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 72 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 32 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 81 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 42 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)); "Poor management by HR Department and District Management." ((in 35 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

(1,282 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,282 reviews)

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PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,282 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

Nov 30, 2020

Good, steady employer

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent internal training and career development programs. Very clear paths for advancing within the organization. Lots of support resources

Cons

Pay below market. Very large company with lots of bureaucracy.

PCL Construction Response

5y

We're so glad that you took advantage of our training and development programs, and felt supported during our time here! For pay, we review base salaries on an annual basis to ensure they are equal to or greater than the average in your geographical region. Thanks for your review!

3.0

Nov 19, 2020

Great Culture

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees are given room to grow

Cons

Management is somewhat so to change

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review! If there is anything we could have done to improve your experience at PCL, please feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

4.0

Nov 19, 2020

Leader in construction

Apprentice carpenter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most management is understanding and cooperative

Cons

Some management are more abrasive

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your feedback! Respect is one of our core values at PCL, and this most certainly extends to our management team. If you are comfortable sharing details of your experience, please feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com so we can look into this further.

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