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?

"The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 110 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 107 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 65 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 65 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 77 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 42 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

2.0

Mar 24, 2023

Lemon company

Laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Craft and field workers are great.

Cons

-Young management -Poor communication -Too many chiefs -Very inexperienced people -They bend rules and spend a lot of money on owners more then their employees -Poach employees from other companies

PCL Construction Response

3y

PCL supports developing all employees at every level of their career. We have robust training and development programs to set leaders up for success. If you have more details on your concerns, please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com or our ethics hotline 1-800-461-9330.

4.0

Mar 22, 2023

Good place to work

Field coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity to learn. Fast paced. Highly motivated and smart people to work with

Cons

A lot of people are workaholics and work 10+ hours a day. You may be expected to toe the line

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. Construction can be very challenging with projects that have tight deadlines. But it is also a very rewarding industry. If you are having a hard time balancing your work and life commitments, we encourage you to reach out to your supervisor or HRPD team.

5.0

Mar 18, 2023

PCL

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shares Employee owned. Work hard, play hard.

Cons

Very busy enviroment. Dealing with sub trades.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. Employee ownership allows us all to celebrate our successes together!

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