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

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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

Apr 22, 2023

Great company to work for

Hse supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and a solid culture. Share ownership is a tremendous bonus.

Cons

Construction industry - long-term relocation is a must.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your feedback. Employee ownership drives a mindset that makes us more accountable and committed to our company, clients and partners. This positively impacts our culture and allows us to celebrate our successes together. Our optional mobility program allows you to grow your career and take advantage of opportunities across North America and Australia.

3.0

Apr 21, 2023

Field Engineer

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Real world experience in the field

Cons

Long hours that ultimately aren't worth the salary compared to other engineering roles.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. Construction can be a challenging industry, but also very rewarding - beyond just a base salary. If you're willing to share more details on how we can improve, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

3.0

Apr 20, 2023

Not bad

Superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good atmosphere, interesting projects, a lot of opportunity for advancement and relocation

Cons

Long hours, lower than industry average salaries

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thank you for your review. PCL's mobility program is supported by a team of experts to ease the transition for employees who move locations. This helps grow PCLers experience and provides the expertise we need on our many unique projects. We also ensure to do an annual review on compensation to ensure it is competitive within your region.

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