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 106 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 106 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 73 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PCL Construction according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and the pay doesn’t match up basically working from 6 AM to 6 PM" ((in 77 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 53 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 44 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 42 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

2.0

Nov 23, 2021

Decent

Building systems coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits lots of learning opportunities

Cons

high stress environment little support from direct managers sink or swim culture insufficient training tailored to job position

PCL Construction Response

4y

Thank you for your review. PCL’s Flexible Benefits Program recognizes the diversity of our people and the fact that everyone has different needs and wants when it comes to group benefits coverage, we're glad it works for you! We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the work environment. We have passed on these comments to leaders in your region, so that we can make improvements. If you would like to provide more detail please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

2.0

Nov 9, 2021

Do your do diligence before accepting offer

Superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits. That's about all

Cons

Low pay compared to other companies in the area. Employees are a number on time card. Way to many political. Management does not care about Employees

PCL Construction Response

4y

We appreciate your feedback. PCL provides a comprehensive total compensation package that also includes retirement plan matching, flexible health and wellness benefits and the opportunity to participate in our employee share ownership program. Base salaries are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure they align with regional market rates. We are concerned about your feedback regarding your experience with management, if you are comfortable, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com to provide more information.

3.0

May 27, 2021

Decent company

It support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shares and bonuses Free lunches Use of current and advanced technology

Cons

Low salary Not a lot of opportunities to move up within Lots of employee turnover Overworked Students get more opportunities to visit job sites than full time employees

PCL Construction Response

5y

Thank you for your review and sharing your concerns. PCL provides a comprehensive total compensation package that also includes retirement plan matching, flexible health and wellness benefits and the opportunity to participate in our employee share ownership program. Base salaries are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure they align with regional market rates. If you have any further questions about this, feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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