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?

78% 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) , Estimator (46) , Field Coordinator (45) , 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 114 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 104 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 64 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 36 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 71 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 51 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 43 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((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

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4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,276 total reviews)

Chris Gower

89% approve of CEO

71% 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 1,276 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Aug 15, 2020

Low Pay

Project accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Group Benefits were effective day 1 Flex health spending account Morning stretch routine Month end lunches

Cons

This job itself is just tracking project costs, and making sure suppliers are paid, and payments from customers are received. Glorified AP/AR clerk. This is the right job for someone who doesn't mind routine tasks. This is the wrong job for someone aiming for career growth and skills to grow.

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. PCL strives to provide its employees with career development opportunities so we are disappointed that you did not feel challenged in your role. If you feel comfortable providing additional details so we can share this feedback with your district office, please feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

1.0

Mar 21, 2020

Don’t care if their people die

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Life insurance is 4 times your salary which your family will need when this company kills you. PCL= People Come Last

Cons

During COVID 19 they will NOT let their employees work from home. Even when they are exhibiting symptoms of the virus. They do not care for the livelihood of their people. Terrible company. Everyone can die as long as they make money.

PCL Construction Response

6y

The type of situation you describe is not aligned to PCL’s commitment to safety and our people. As of March 17, PCL implemented a company-wide work from home strategy, which advises employees to work remotely. Construction continues to be considered an essential service by our governments and as such various positions are not conducive to remote working. Consequentially, PCL does have in place very strict job-site polices which are intended to keep people safe. What you describe is not aligned with our commitment to safety, so I encourage you to provide details via our confidential ethics hotline or reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

1.0

Oct 4, 2019

If you are are a white man, this is the place for you!

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I wish I could say more here, but every opportunity I have allowed this company, I have been disappointed (disappointed, but not surprised).

Cons

Just take a look at the Senior Leadership profiles and you will see exactly what is represented at PCL...a lot of white men. This company preaches diversity and inclusion, but does not live it. It is VERY apparent in the population, in addition to the raises, bonuses, and opportunities. I am shocked they are able to operate this way in 2019, but just hang around for a while and you will see it instantly. The few minorities are definitely exploited, not rewarded appropriately and the management team just keeps rewarding themselves. Not a place I would recommend working if you are not on board with inequality. Also beware...PCL tries to sell the shares and "employee ownership" as a benefit and it is their excuse for not meeting rival companies salaries. IT IS NOT WORTH IT unless you plan on staying with PCL for 20 years (and maybe even not worth it given the current climate of the company) - do your research! PCL used to be on the Forbes Best companies list, but their rating kept getting worse and of course, they are no longer on the list!

PCL Construction Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback. At PCL, we recognize the value of diversity and have an ongoing commitment to cultivating and advancing a diverse leadership pipeline. We are working diligently to ensure that our workforce continues to grow and evolve to match the growing diversity of our clients and the communities in which we build. As a company, we are invested not only in ensuring equality, but in advancing equity in our development and succession efforts. Our goal is to not only increase the diversity across the company (at all levels), but to promote a culture of inclusivity, where all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute their unique skills. We encourage you to discuss any specific concerns and/or ideas you might have about diversity and inclusion at PCL with your district manager and/or your district or regional HR manager.

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