Is PCL Construction a good company to work for?

PCL Construction has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,716 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at PCL Construction to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about PCL Construction have been left by employees working as Field Engineer Intern , Administrative Assistant and Field Engineer .

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 (89) , Field Engineer (78) , Project Manager (68) , Project Engineer (57) , Engineering Student (53) , Estimator (48) , 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 105 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 104 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 75 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 35 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 80 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 41 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 38 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 20 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.

What are the top reviewed PCL Construction locations?

Los Angeles , Denver , Orlando , Minneapolis , Bakersfield , Honolulu , Seattle , Houston , Phoenix , Long Beach , Tempe , Glendale , East Rutherford , Raleigh , San Diego , Tampa , Salt Lake City , Miami , Freeport , Sweeny , Charleston , Colorado Springs , Bellevue , Newark , New York , Baytown , Katy , Port Lavaca , Irvine , Lake Charles

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If you are are a white man, this is the place for you! - Project Engineer PCL Construction Employee Review

1.0

Oct 4, 2019

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I wish I could say more here, but every opportunity I have allowed this company, I have been disappointed (disappointed, but not surprised).

Cons

Just take a look at the Senior Leadership profiles and you will see exactly what is represented at PCL...a lot of white men. This company preaches diversity and inclusion, but does not live it. It is VERY apparent in the population, in addition to the raises, bonuses, and opportunities. I am shocked they are able to operate this way in 2019, but just hang around for a while and you will see it instantly. The few minorities are definitely exploited, not rewarded appropriately and the management team just keeps rewarding themselves. Not a place I would recommend working if you are not on board with inequality. Also beware...PCL tries to sell the shares and "employee ownership" as a benefit and it is their excuse for not meeting rival companies salaries. IT IS NOT WORTH IT unless you plan on staying with PCL for 20 years (and maybe even not worth it given the current climate of the company) - do your research! PCL used to be on the Forbes Best companies list, but their rating kept getting worse and of course, they are no longer on the list!

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your feedback. At PCL, we recognize the value of diversity and have an ongoing commitment to cultivating and advancing a diverse leadership pipeline. We are working diligently to ensure that our workforce continues to grow and evolve to match the growing diversity of our clients and the communities in which we build. As a company, we are invested not only in ensuring equality, but in advancing equity in our development and succession efforts. Our goal is to not only increase the diversity across the company (at all levels), but to promote a culture of inclusivity, where all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute their unique skills. We encourage you to discuss any specific concerns and/or ideas you might have about diversity and inclusion at PCL with your district manager and/or your district or regional HR manager.

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5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Summer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing loved the management and team

Cons

Nothing at all! Amazing experience

PCL Construction Response

1mo

Sounds like your internship was a success! Don’t forget to sign up to our Talent Community to stay up to date with our career opportunities.

3.0

Jun 30, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance was good. Some coworkers were good

Cons

Management position definitely play favorites, pay for amount of work lacks and ESOP is not good.

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. Construction can be a challenging but rewarding industry so we appreciate your time and committment to building better futures. If you’d like to provide more details regarding your specific situation please reach out to glassdoor@pcl.com.

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