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

1.0

Jul 15, 2019

People come last

Pipefitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and that's pretty much it

Cons

Working for authoritarian monsters at best

PCL Construction Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Please feel free to provide us with more details of your experience via glassdoor@pcl.com so that we can look into this further.

5.0

Jul 9, 2019

Love the culture and work

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and teams you work with are amazing. They support you, challenge you, and celebrate with you! Being a large company with a commitment on developing employees creates so many opportunities to grow your career. I have had the opportunity to be exposed to so much in my time with PCL.

Cons

Balancing work load, ambition, and personal time is always tricky. PCL has been supportive in helping me find a balance that works for me.

PCL Construction Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback! You've mentioned a few of the many things that make us so proud of our organization, and we are very glad that you feel supported.

5.0

Jul 8, 2019

HRPD Review

Hrpd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- reputable company with high ethical standards - take care of employees - exciting and successful projects

Cons

- long history and tradition can make it difficult for change

PCL Construction Response

6y

Thank you for your review! We appreciate the efforts of our human resources and professional development teams that help make PCL a great place to work!

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