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 107 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 101 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 71 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 29 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 51 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 41 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 39 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

(1,284 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

2.0

Nov 9, 2021

Do your do diligence before accepting offer

Superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits. That's about all

Cons

Low pay compared to other companies in the area. Employees are a number on time card. Way to many political. Management does not care about Employees

PCL Construction Response

4y

We appreciate your feedback. PCL provides a comprehensive total compensation package that also includes retirement plan matching, flexible health and wellness benefits and the opportunity to participate in our employee share ownership program. Base salaries are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure they align with regional market rates. We are concerned about your feedback regarding your experience with management, if you are comfortable, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com to provide more information.

5.0

Nov 8, 2021

Good place to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Like a family. Employee owned

Cons

Competition is fierce for promotions

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for your review! We certainly have a lot of diverse talent here and trust that our teams across PCL are fostering collaboration. Please continue to share your feedback with us through your district leadership team and our employee surveys.

3.0

Nov 2, 2021

PCL review

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging and rewarding projects to keep individuals motivated.

Cons

High turnover leads to insecurity.

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thanks for providing a review. PCL has many projects and mobility programs to support current PCLers transition to new Projects all around North America. I encourage you to reach out to your HRPD team OR glassdoor@pcl.com to provide more details about your concern.

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