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

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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

May 6, 2022

Fun and dynamic work environment, lack of work-life balance

Project engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Room for growth/progression (but you have to be willing to put a lot into it) - Team events, good coworkers

Cons

- Lack of work-life balance - Corporate mentality (can sometimes feel like penny-pinching, short staffing, younger staff are disposable)

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review. We’re glad you have a great team to work with to support you on your PCL journey as you progress through your career. Construction can be challenging. Please reach out to your supervisor and HRPD manager to learn more about our flexible work hour program--to see if that could help in balancing work and life responsibilities. We realize our students and entry level hires are the future of our industry. We invest in their success by partnering them with a buddy, scheduling regular check-ins and providing tons of opportunities for career development and mentorship. As employee owners we are accountable to each other to invest in PCLers.

5.0

May 6, 2022

Great people

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture and people

Cons

Might need to work overtime.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review! Our workplace culture is definitely a result of our collaborative and innovative PCLers. We appreciate your dedication to meeting the needs of our teams and clients.

5.0

May 6, 2022

Great place to work

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and benefits and great work life balance

Cons

Had to travel a lot at the start

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback. Our total compensation package is one of the many concepts that make PCL a great place to work!

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