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?

"Very good benefit program at PCL" ((in 107 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 71 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 34 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 79 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 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 42 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 18 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

5.0

Jul 22, 2022

Great Company that cares about its employees.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Culture, People, Pay, and Projects you get to work on.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of....

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review! Wow, you've highlighted some great perks of being part of the PCL team. Keep sharing your feedback with us so we can continue being the best place for you to grow your career.

4.0

Jul 18, 2022

Great company!

Hrpd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people and culture is second to none. These people have become like family to me and we actually like each other and get together after work or on weekends.

Cons

Limited work from home options.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you have a great team to work with!

5.0

Jul 18, 2022

The Best Construction Company in Canada

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits, employee ownership, strong company culture, a lot of opportunities to learn and grow

Cons

Only focus on the North American market. Not too much exposure across the globe

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review! We appreciate your vote of confidence in our capacity to expand our operations. Our most recent expansion was to Australia. We're growing in our local markets and are looking to continue this trend internationally in the years to come!

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