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?

"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 109 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 73 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PCL Construction according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and the pay doesn’t match up basically working from 6 AM to 6 PM" ((in 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 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)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 22 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

2.0

Sep 14, 2020

Bad Experience at PCL

Field coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company share returns; job stability

Cons

You don’t matter; your opinions don’t matter; you aren’t given a chance to be trained and demonstrate who you are; are judged very prematurely on what you are worth and they determine how they want to run your career path if you so choose to stay.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your experience unfortunately goes against everything we strive for at PCL, and it's disappointing to hear that you did not feel valued during your time here. If you feel comfortable doing so, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com so that we can investigate this further.

5.0

Sep 8, 2020

Great place to work

Human resources specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional, multiple locations, friendly, easy going, well paying

Cons

Job security is limited at times.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thanks for your review!

5.0

Sep 8, 2020

Great Company With a Nurturing Culture

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an employee owned company, there is an inherent interest for all senior staff at PCL to take an interest in your professional growth and progression. Additionally, due to the ownership structure staff turnover is low, resulting in a wealth of experience and knowledge to tap into. This leads to a culture that is built on years of professional experience to nurture the next generation - Senior management taking an active role in entry level career development, is a unique aspect of PCL.

Cons

Not necessarily a 'Con', but something to note - Years of service to the company is seen as a more important basis for advancement, than any educational accreditation's or experience gained outside of PCL. This can lead to a fairly rigid career ladder based on time served as opposed to merit.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for your honest feedback! We will share this with your district HRPD team, and encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts with us through your HRPD manager and our Glint surveys.

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