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 102 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 71 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 71 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 38 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 80 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 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 38 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 20 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.

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PCL Construction reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(1,279 total reviews)

Chris Gower

90% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,279 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).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jun 16, 2017

Hard work for good pay

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and interesting work

Cons

Does not have a supportive office environment and expects a lot out of you. Many people work through the weekend and over 80 hours a week.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to see that you found value in your work during your time here. You are right that we have high standards for our employees because it is our people that make PCL one of the leading general contractors in North America. It is disappointing that you did not have the support you needed so we invite you to share your feedback and/or suggestions for improvement with us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Jun 6, 2017

Great Company to Work For

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PCL is a great company to work for. I've been given many opportunities to learn and develop in my career here. I really enjoy the work I do because I'm given the latitude to make a difference. I'm very thankful to have a supportive manager and team at PCL.

Cons

Pay could be more competitive Vacation time is low

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for the review! We're so glad to hear about your great experiences at PCL. Your feedback is another good reminder for us to continue working hard on our career development, mentorship, and team initiatives. We will also continue to assess our compensation model on a regular basis to ensure we are targeting market and industry standards. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!

3.0

Jun 4, 2017

Wofking safe

Skilled labourer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great safety practices and programs are available .

Cons

Safety can become.e a pain in the foot.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. We take great pride in our safety program and use it as a standard to ensure that our employees go home in the same or better condition than when they come to work. One of the ways we improve our workplace is by encouraging our employees to share their feedback and concerns with their manager, HRPD representative or our PCL helpline without any fear of retribution. If there are specific details you would like to share about your experience at PCL, please feel free to let us know at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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