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?

"The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 100 reviews)); "Very good benefit program at PCL" ((in 99 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 75 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 31 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 77 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 54 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 41 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 18 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.

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PCL Construction reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(1,279 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,279 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Sep 10, 2022

Nepotism

Project controls

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee owned company with good share ownership help.

Cons

Only company in the world where Nepotism is considered a pride. Multiple generational families running the company and only support each other.

PCL Construction Response

We have a strong employee ownership culture in which we ALL support one another and celebrate success together. All employees have a vested interest in working in an environment with diverse perspectives. We strive to be an employer of choice and existing employees often refer family and friends based on their own experience in working with us. As such, we have conduct guidelines in place to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or special treatment in our hiring practices, reporting structures or employment decisions.

1.0

Apr 10, 2022

PCL California Buildings Marketing Department Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of challenging projects to pursue.

Cons

Super toxic environment in the BD and Marketing group starting from department director and managers.

PCL Construction Response

We appreciate your feedback and will pass this information on to the leadership and HRPD team in California. We will also ensure that those leaders are committed to making a difference and following appropriate OT regulations. If you’d like to provide any additional information please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

3.0

Feb 18, 2022

Mixed

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and opportunities to grow

Cons

Hostile environment and overworking culture

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. The construction industry can be very challenging and rewarding. As employee owners we work hard to meet the needs of our clients. We also celebrate our accomplishments together that is the result of our efforts.

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