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

1.0

Jan 3, 2022

Clicky Company

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They provide lots of free meals.

Cons

You must be buddies with upper management to advance.

PCL Construction Response

4y

PCL makes every effort to ensure ALL employees are provided with development opportunities and resources to succeed. We are concerned regarding your feedback, we would appreciate any more detail you can provide at glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Jan 2, 2022

Great job

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

learn a lot quickly, lots of responsibility, great career development

Cons

long work days, pays off

PCL Construction Response

4y

You have highlighted some great aspects about being a part of the PCL team! We prioritize employee career growth and development and have established processes in place to help our employees build their legacies. Thank you for your review.

4.0

Dec 23, 2021

Project Manager

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training, support and environment.

Cons

Work life balance is difficult due to project demands

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you so much for your review. PCL has an environment that encourages employees to grow their careers by providing training and supportive processes. PCL as an organization is also growing; we appreciate your previous contributions to our projects and communities.

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