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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PCL Construction?

79% of PCL Construction employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PCL Construction 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 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) , Field Coordinator (47) , Estimator (46) , Administrative Assistant (28) , Field Engineer Intern (25) , Intern (22) , Carpenter (21) , Laborer (18) , Superintendent (17) , Accountant (16) , Engineer (11)

What are the pros of working at PCL Construction according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 103 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 100 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 72 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 65 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 39 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 78 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 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 42 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 42 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

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,279 total reviews)

Chris Gower

90% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.2

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

Jan 6, 2021

Great company struggling with their leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, Opportunities, and compensation

Cons

Poor leadership from the executive levels, getting bloated with too many upper level managers which is eating at profitability.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your review! PCL has implemented robust career development and succession planning programs to identify and prepare employees for advancement based on individual performance and potential to develop beyond their current role. That being said, we're always looking for ways to improve so feel free to share your suggestions with us at glassdoor@pcl.com. All the best!

3.0

Jul 27, 2020

Just a Number

Construction manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large Bonding Capacity / Large Projects

Cons

Micro Managers, Employees are Just a Number, Quick to Judge

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review! Our PCLers are what make us successful so we would love to hear your suggestions on how we can better improve in your district office. We invite you to follow up with us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

2.0

Apr 9, 2020

Great projects, poor management

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Because of their size, projects available to PCL are second to none

Cons

The way the company is structured, moving to another district is a pre-requisite for advancement. As such, there is a revolving door in management over a given time in a district.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your feedback! We are also very proud of our diverse project portfolio. Mobility is a core part of our business and a way for PCLers to gain unique experiences in the various markets that we operate in. We will continue to strive towards seamless transitions when these management changes occur. All the best!

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