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 111 reviews)); "The majority of the people who do the day to day tasks are great people." ((in 107 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 76 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 62 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 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 43 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 19 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

(1,280 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 1,280 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).

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1K reviews

2.0

Apr 9, 2020

Great projects, poor management

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Because of their size, projects available to PCL are second to none

Cons

The way the company is structured, moving to another district is a pre-requisite for advancement. As such, there is a revolving door in management over a given time in a district.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your feedback! We are also very proud of our diverse project portfolio. Mobility is a core part of our business and a way for PCLers to gain unique experiences in the various markets that we operate in. We will continue to strive towards seamless transitions when these management changes occur. All the best!

2.0

Jan 28, 2020

A great company until an egregious very unfair dismissal occured.

Construction superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities, many exciting projects and good employee equity program.

Cons

Zero consideration given for 14 years of impeccable service, and the environment created at the time by the company.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your feedback. We take value all suggestions for improvement from both current and former PCLers so please feel free to send these to glassdoor@pcl.com.

5.0

Nov 21, 2019

PCL work life is fantastic

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have a full gym in the basement. Good benefits. Really great work environment with lots of support from peers. Best part of working there is the relationships you build. Management is great at taking care of its employees. Good work events and parties. The best I've ever heard of!

Cons

In order to get a competitive salary you need to work there for minimum 5 years and pay into their employee owned shares. Base salary is pretty low in my field. Lots of hierarchy and layers of management telling you how to do your job.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you're enjoying PCL's work environment and that you feel supported by your management team. We recently released a great video that goes into detail about how base salaries fit into our total compensation package - we encourage you to check it out on PCL Connects (our company Intranet) or ask your district HRPD manager for more information about this.

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