PCL Construction reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,276 total reviews)
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Chris Gower

89% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,276 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).

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1K reviews
2.0
Jul 29, 2025

Big lines

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Growing opportunities, good benefits programs

Cons

No flexibility, micromanagement, no recognition

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PCL Construction Response
10mo
We're sorry to hear you feel that way. The cons you described do not align with PCL's culture and values. If you would like to share additional details on your experiences, please contact us through glassdoor@pcl.com.
2.0
Jul 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable and well-organized company structure. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Strong promotion opportunities, especially for those open to relocation (particularly engineers).

Cons

9-hour workdays — potentially a benefit for those with a work-centric lifestyle. Work is repetitive and lacks fulfillment. Workplace environment tends to be cliquey. Notable presence of weaponized shadow reporting — both my supervisor and I were targets. In one instance, my supervisor disclosed a false complaint made against them but warned they would deny the conversation if it was ever brought up. I was publicly reprimanded at my workstation by my direct manager and received no follow-up despite reporting the incident. Culture of performative busyness — I was assigned meaningless tasks by my manager that were never used, referenced, or followed up on, even after I made multiple inquiries. HR practices were poorly managed — I was brought in for a supposed “quick chat” after an anonymous tip regarding a harmless interaction with a colleague. The meeting involved leading questions and lacked transparency. When I requested escalation, I was met with a manipulative conversation from the regional manager discouraging further action. After my term ended, I filed an ethics report, but I have yet to receive any update on its outcome.

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PCL Construction Response
10mo
We recognize that you’ve already taken the step to contact the PCL Ethics Helpline, and we appreciate you doing so. As you are aware, the ethics matter of the chat was investigated and the appropriate steps were taken in line with PCL’s values and ethical standards. We are always looking for ways to improve and we will pass on your additional feedback to the appropriate leadership team members.
4.0
Jul 15, 2025

Good for starting

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company provided a good opportunity for me to start my first job in Canada and supported my professional growth.

Cons

This company is a small company, I am now looking to move into an estimating or coordinating role where I can better use my 10 years of experience from my home country

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PCL Construction Response
10mo
We're glad to hear that you were able to experience the PCL culture, which is full of learning and growth opportunities. Thank you for your feedback!
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