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 (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?

"Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 114 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 98 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 70 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 68 reviews)); "Very good work environment to be in" ((in 29 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 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 51 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 44 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 37 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 18 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

Aug 16, 2022

Job for go getters with no family

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary, benefits, people are generally good, room for advancement

Cons

Aggressive managers, no work/life balance, most of the work is in Toronto so you have to commute with half of ontario.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. PCL has a robust career management program that allows PCLers to grow and advance their careers. We're sorry to hear about your experience with your managers, we'd be interested to hear more if you're willing to share - please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

2.0

Jun 13, 2022

Be ready to learn on your own

Estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really knowledgeable people. Lots of resources. Very accommodating

Cons

Questionable leadership No training Everyone wants the same thing done differently

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your feedback. Training, development and leadership are key components of PCL's success. We have programs and processes in place to ensure PCLers are provided the opportunity to learn and get the training they need in their role. We're sorry to hear your experience did not reflect this. PCL is always looking for ways to improve and we are receptive to feedback to create more effective ways of working. If you are comfortable and would like to provide more details, please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

3.0

Mar 5, 2022

Temporary Employment

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benifits and cool projects

Cons

You are very replaceable, you are on their terms and you are held accountable if HR makes any mistakes.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your review. As a leader in the construction industry, PCL maintains high operational standards. We also understand that our people are what sets us apart. Mistakes can happen. As employee owners, we approach overcoming these challenges together. If you'd like to provide more information, please email us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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