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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,281 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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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

3.0

Sep 5, 2022

It’s better than most construction companies

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive for diversity and perks

Cons

Negative for work life balance

PCL Construction Response

3y

Our 100-plus-year tradition of construction excellence would not be possible if we were not intentionally inclusive of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Diversity, equity and inclusion allows us to better achieve our goals and offer those perks you mentioned! Construction can be a challenging industry, we encourage you to have a conversation with your supervisor or HRPD manager about options regarding balancing your life and work commitments.

4.0

Sep 2, 2022

Review

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loyal to those who are loyal to the company.

Cons

It's the company before the employees.

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your review. At PCL we are both owners and employees. Challenging the process is a part of our culture and if you have a way to improve the employee experience, please let your supervisor or HRPD team know.

3.0

Sep 1, 2022

Receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty Much do nothing all day

Cons

There are no cons to this job except time consuming

PCL Construction Response

3y

Thanks for your feedback. We encourage you to have a conversation with your supervisor or HRPD Manager about potential projects that you are able to support during slower periods. In addition, make sure you check out PCL Learn for 1000's of courses for personal and professional development!

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