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 (48) , 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 115 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 99 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 80 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 66 reviews)); "Very good work environment to be in" ((in 28 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 75 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 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 20 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

(1,281 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 1,281 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

5.0

Sep 15, 2022

Easy money

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good Level of responsibility is good and not stressful You can request for more work if you feel like Keeps my mind busy Always learning something new

Cons

Don’t apply engineering knowledge like I wish

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thank you for your review! We love to hear that your PCL journey is rewarding and you're always learning.

5.0

Sep 14, 2022

A Company that cares

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* top construction talent in the industry (expert level skills) and opportunity to work on amazing projects * a collaborative and inclusive team environment * policies and practices to support employees and our communities This is an amazing place to work that allows for personal, team and company success.

Cons

I have worked for other amazing companies in the past, but PCL is top in the ranks. That's why I have been here 10+ years.

PCL Construction Response

3y

We appreciate your review. PCL provides opportunities to contribute to building better communities and to be a part of iconic, once-in-a-lifetime projects. Building careers is equally as important, and there are some amazing PCLers to support each other along the way. As employee-owners we celebrate our successes together!

5.0

Sep 13, 2022

Great Coop Program

Data scientist intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Gained Real Industrial Experience - Fast-paced environment and challenging works - Comprehensive co-op program

Cons

- Sometimes needs to work independently with minimum supervision

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your feedback. Our coop programs allow students, such as yourself, to gain hands-on, career-building experience. If you feel like you need more support, please chat with your HRPD manager or supervisor. We hope that you stay in touch with us post-graduation for more potential opportunities!

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