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?

"Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 104 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 103 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 72 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 32 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 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 45 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,280 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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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

4.0

May 18, 2023

Good Company

Crane operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, good people to work with

Cons

Finding continuous work after the current job ends

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thank you for your review!

4.0

May 15, 2023

Solid Company

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great resources, good people, lots of opportunity to learn/grow/advance, relocation/transfer opportunities, fun/social environment, feels like family culture

Cons

Pay and bonuses could be more competitive, slow to address under-performing employees which is bad for morale

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review! You've highlighted some great things about PCL. Career growth and development are an essential part of our workplace culture. We have processes to make sure our employees can reach their full potential. Our mobility program provides even more opportunities to grow careers.

5.0

May 14, 2023

Company Values

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has great values and is truly open to all kind of people with different background.

Cons

The corporate feeling that all big companies have can be sometimes a down side of the company

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thank you for your review. Diversity at PCL is crucial to our overall success. If you have any feedback on how we can improve, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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