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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,284 reviews)

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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 14, 2022

Clique Mentality

Field coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Open door policy - great bonuses for 10+ years - real experts of the trade

Cons

- if management / higher ups like you there’s a future. If not nothing for you even if you have the credentials. - extremely long hours daily (50+) - very set career movement. Must work certain years at certain roles

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review. PCL is proud to be a leading industry expert, and we are always looking at what is next, not just in the industry, but also what is next for our employees. We have career resources that indicate the experience and qualifications required for each position within different career progression paths. The purpose of our toolkits is to have a standardized process and reference to alleviate biases. We highly encourage you to reach out to your supervisor or HRPD representative if you have any questions or concerns regarding your career opportunities.

5.0

Jan 5, 2022

Field Engineering Student

Mechanical engineering student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Environment, amazing work staff, lots of opportunities to learn

Cons

A lot of travelling if project is in remote locations

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review. PCL invests in career growth and development at every level of a team member's career. We are happy to hear your student placement was a success! Construction projects and opportunities can take our teams to a variety of locations. We appreciate your flexibility and willingness to visit some of our more remote projects.

5.0

Jan 5, 2022

Great company

Project superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really a good culture, like a familia

Cons

There are no Cons that are unique to this company in my opinion

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review! PCL culture is what it is because of people like you. We showcase the best of PCL when we come together to collaborate and innovate and improve our communities. We appreciate your feedback.

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