Is PCL Construction a good company to work for as a Project Engineer?

Project Engineer professionals working at PCL Construction have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 58 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of PCL Construction employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Engineer Jobs at PCL Construction now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Engineer interview questions at PCL Construction .

Does PCL Construction pay Project Engineer employees well?

Project Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at PCL Construction with 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 58 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Engineer salaries at PCL Construction.

How happy are Project Engineer professionals working at PCL Construction?

86% of Project Engineer employees at PCL Construction would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 19% in the past 12 months. Project Engineer professionals have also rated PCL Construction with a 2.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PCL Construction?

Project Coordinator (90) , Field Engineer (78) , Project Manager (68) , Project Engineer (57) , Engineering Student (54) , 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 106 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 106 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 72 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 71 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 lots of unpaid overtime (supposed to be compensated with bonus)." ((in 78 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 42 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit top heavy." ((in 21 reviews))

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PCL Construction Project Engineer reviews

3.8

86% would recommend to a friend

(58 total reviews)

Chris Gower

100% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

2.6

Work/Life balance

Project Engineer employees have rated PCL Construction with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 58 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. PCL Construction is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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58 reviews

3.0

Mar 9, 2024

Hostile

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of mobility throughout the company and regions, cool projects, the stock program is nice

Cons

Very hostile environment, managers don't value your personal life and demand intense high volume work weeks, 50-60 hours per week is the norm.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your review. Construction can be challenging but a very rewarding industry. We appreciate your dedication and flexibility in accommodating project needs to help us build a better future for the community.

5.0

Feb 26, 2024

Work Hard Play Hard

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to jump start your career in construction

Cons

Long hours and the pay doesn’t match up basically working from 6 AM to 6 PM

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your review. Construction can be a challenging but rewarding industry. As part of our total rewards package, we make sure to do annual research on salaries to ensure employees are rewarded fairly based on their region. We also offer extensive, customizable benefit and retirement plans, share plans, plus tons of other perks to ensure our employees are rewarded for their hard work!

1.0

Feb 16, 2024

Very toxic environment

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing is good about it

Cons

Boomers and baby boomers are running the show. That's tell you a lot about what you are about to get yourself into

PCL Construction Response

We're sorry to hear you feel that way. PCL is dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace environment and your statement does not align with our standards. If you'd like to provide additional details, please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com or our confidential ethics hotline at 1-800-461-9330.

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