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      PCL Construction

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      PCL Construction reviews

      4.0

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (1,281 total reviews)
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      Chris Gower

      91% approve of CEO

      74% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      PCL Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,281 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
      5.0
      May 22, 2017

      On my second year and loving it

      Field engineer
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      Pros

      My favorite thing about working for PCL is how much they care for their employees. I can tell they are really thinking about how I can best be developed as a engineer and future project manager instead of having me just work where they need me.

      Cons

      It's more of the nature of the type of work than anything - but managing construction goes along with high stress. Fortunately, I am good at managing it, but it's fast paced here.

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      PCL Construction Response
      9y
      Thank you very much for this thoughtful review! If you haven't done so already, you might want to check out the E3 100 Leadership development program. The objective of this certification program is to increase the capacity of PCL employees to demonstrate leadership behaviors by providing them with the opportunities, resources, and framework in which to identify, assess, and develop their leadership competencies in the context of two critical business needs: 1. Leading positive change 2. Enhancing PCL's leadership and performance culture Something to think about!
      2.0
      Apr 19, 2017

      Not all cracked up to be...

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Good benefits like matching 401K, 3 weeks of vacation, unlimited sick days, employee stock, etc...The kind of benefits you'd expect from a large corporation. The most significant "Pro" is the people you work along side with. I have met some good people and made some great friends there.

      Cons

      When I was being recruited they really tried to sell me on the employee ownership. As it turns out, the employee ownership program really caters to those who have just started their careers and for those who are hired on as a senior or executive level employee. For those who are mid-level and in their mid 30s to 40s, the chances of achieving the large dividends that people who have been with the company 15+ years are receiving now are slim to none. They factor the annual dividends into your annual salary. So if you don't purchase any stock, then you are making well below the industry average in salary. Yes, you have to purchase the stock with your own money. So it's not your typical ESOP. Promotion from within doesn't happen very often. They would rather hire someone outside the company than give someone who is capable and has been with the company a long time a chance to prove themselves. It seems like you have to be a "chosen one" to get promoted. They also promote diversity and work-life balance but there really isn't any of that going on.

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      PCL Construction Response
      9y
      Thanks for taking time to review PCL. We’re happy to read that you most like your coworkers but are a little disappointed in your review of the employee share program. Employee ownership should be viewed as a long-term investment and employees who decide to become shareholders should be investing for the long term. Investment in PCL for short-term gains is not encouraged. We do our best to offer competitive pay and regularly look at the market and industry to base our salary recommendations. Additionally, PCL strives to promote from within, however it is to the benefit of our company to hire and/or promote the best candidate for any position.
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