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 (47) , 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 106 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 73 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 67 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 77 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 53 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 44 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 42 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

(1,280 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 1,280 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

Jan 18, 2019

do not care about their employees

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

profits sharing, 401k match

Cons

boss doesn't offer any support, guidance, or feedback, passed over for a promotion you deserve, It's hard to know where you stand, There's a lack of inherent trust, turns down your requests for better work-life balance, They don't include you in any decisions, You get important company news after everyone else, They make demands of you during holidays or your time off

PCL Construction Response

7y

We are disappointed to hear about your time at PCL as we strive to ensure that our employees have a positive and fulfilling experience. We have shared this feedback with your district's HRPD manager; however, should you wish to provide us with additional details, please follow up with us at glassdoor@pcl.com so that we can look into this further.

2.0

Jan 12, 2019

Electrician

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of work and various other locations

Cons

Crapy management that are too busy to care about you.

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are disappointed to learn about your experience with management. Our PCLers drive the success of our company so it's very important that our employees feel supported. If there are any specific details you can provide us on your experience, please feel free to follow up with us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

4.0

Jan 7, 2019

Overall a great company if you can get through the politics.

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stocks, 401k match, options for transfer to different districts, great company events, lots of training opportunities.

Cons

Salaries are low, takes 10 years to get more vacation, upper management rewards mediocrity, no work life balance, processes are outdated.

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thanks for your review. You've highlighted some pros that we think make us a great place to work! The cons you have listed are concerning to us as we have policies and procedures in place to ensure that we remain competitive in the construction industry. We would like to look into your experience further - please feel free to follow up with us at glassdoor@pcl.com so we can look into this. All the best!

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