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 106 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 100 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 69 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 65 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 37 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 75 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 43 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 41 reviews)); "Poor management by HR Department and District Management." ((in 39 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

(1,281 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,281 reviews)

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PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,281 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

3.0

Nov 2, 2021

PCL review

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging and rewarding projects to keep individuals motivated.

Cons

High turnover leads to insecurity.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for providing a review. PCL has many projects and mobility programs to support current PCLers transition to new Projects all around North America. I encourage you to reach out to your HRPD team OR glassdoor@pcl.com to provide more details about your concern.

4.0

Oct 26, 2021

Project Manager

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good People, good values and culture

Cons

- Expect a lot of hours to be put in

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for providing a review. We are excited to hear that you appreciate some of the elements that make PCL a great place to work, such as our people. We can appreciate your sentiment to putting in hours. Construction can be a demanding industry and PCL has many exciting projects in progress.

4.0

Oct 24, 2021

Good for the long term

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

many training opportunities, good share program

Cons

Projects are not well staffed, extremely long work hours are expected at times

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for providing feedback on your PCL experience. Our employee share ownership program can be rewarding and allows PCLers to celebrate success together. College of Construction and other training and develop programs allow you to build your career with PCL. Your HRPD team is here to support you if you have concerns about your hours.

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