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 (89) , 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 114 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 106 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 72 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 34 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 80 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 43 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)); "Poor management by HR Department and District Management." ((in 39 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

(1,284 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 1,284 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

Jan 18, 2022

Poor leadership

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, competitive pay, employee ownership.

Cons

Poor senior leadership on the project level leading to mistakes and ultimately more work for project team.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback. PCL is always looking for ways to improve and we are receptive to feedback to create more efficient and effective ways of working. If you are comfortable and would like to provide more details, please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com. Together, we can build success.

5.0

Jan 18, 2022

Amazing opportunities

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing opportunities to learn and advance. Easy to find meaningful work and mentorship.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging at times.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review and feedback. PCL values your efforts and growing experiences. Our mentorship program and our dedication to learning and development are part of what makes PCL a great place to build careers. We appreciate your dedication to this organization and hope that you take one of our courses on time and energy management to assist with work-life balance.

5.0

Jan 18, 2022

Amazing Place To Work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best comp, best people, coolest projects!

Cons

Construction can be a grind. Remote jobsites can challenge family.

PCL Construction Response

4y

We appreciate your review. Love your enthusiasm in regards to your team and the neat PCL projects you get to be a part of. We value your sentiments in regards to remote job sites and the challenges that can arise. Mental health is extremely important. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is free to all PCLers and their immediate family members. It's confidential and available 24/7 and they offer urgent counseling and can recommend other specialized services. Also included in our benefits package are funds you can use towards mental health professionals and initiatives. For example fitness, therapy, massage, dietician, and lifestyle credits. We highly encourage all PCLers to fully utilize their benefit options.

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