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

Jan 17, 2018

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee ownership and lean operating principles create an all-for-one and one-for-all environment.

Cons

Some aren't ready for the responsibility and the hard work.

PCL Construction Response

8y

Thanks for your review! It's great to see that you support our employee ownership model and Lean principles. Both these factors contribute to exceptional teamwork, and planning and executing our projects with the highest standards.

5.0

Dec 28, 2017

lebor

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company to work with group team

Cons

all good in work with the stuff

4.0

Dec 22, 2017

Electrical maintenance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is well reputed company and best contactor in Canada

Cons

PCL industrial electrical highest paid salary

PCL Construction Response

8y

We are fortunate to have talented and hardworking employees - this is what makes PCL one of the leading contractors in North America, and we're glad to see you feel the same way too. Thank you for your review!

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