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 (88) , Field Engineer (78) , Project Manager (68) , Project Engineer (57) , Engineering Student (53) , Estimator (47) , 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 104 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 103 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 72 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 32 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 76 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 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 45 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 21 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

(1,280 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,280 reviews)

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PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,280 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

5.0

Oct 22, 2018

Field Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly culture, good hours, decent compensation

Cons

No cons, overall very good

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thank you for your review! It's great to hear you're pleased with your experience at PCL. We encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts and feedback with your supervisor, your district HRPD team, and to always participate in our employee survey. Receiving and acting on feedback from our PCLers is what makes us one of the best employers in North America!

5.0

Sep 21, 2018

Great Company to Work For

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Current corporate structure - Employee ownership - share program - Room for growth - Innovate projects

Cons

- Too many processes - Can sometimes become bogged down in bureaucracy

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thanks for your review! You've listed some great reasons why PCL is a top employer, and we're so glad that you are reaping the benefits of employee share ownership and career advancement at PCL. We're always looking for ways to improve so please feel free to share your feedback on our processes with your department manager or district operations manager. Alternatively, you may reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com so that we can direct your feedback to the appropriate individuals.

4.0

Aug 20, 2018

Great company competitive wages

Steamfitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of overtime great people lots of perks

Cons

Lots of paperwork lots of baggies

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thanks for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time working with us. All the best.

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