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

May 4, 2022

In for the long term

Construction superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been with PCL for 18 years, I have always felt that there were opportunities for career advancement and development. PCL has an extensive library of training opportunities and encourages people to grow as individuals both technically and behaviourly.

Cons

At times it can feel like making changes can be daunting due to the size of the company

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you so much for your review and your 18 years of contributions to building better communities. We will continue to prioritize your professional development and growth at every point in your career with our variety of training opportunities. We sincerely appreciate your feedback.

5.0

Apr 30, 2022

Great Place

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great projects and a great group of people

Cons

Tight deadlines and you must be able to handle stressful situations

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. PCL really is what it is because of our awesome PCLers! Construction is certainly challenging, but also so rewarding, and we hope you're so proud of all your hard work on our great projects.

4.0

Apr 28, 2022

Summary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment- internal and external

Cons

Long work hours- travel time to projects

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review! We appreciate your contributions to building our projects in communities all over! We hope you find your work rewarding, but also encourage you to chat with your district HRPD team or contact us at glassdoor@pcl.com if there's anything we can do to help you navigate through any challenges.

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