Is PCL Construction a good company to work for?

PCL Construction has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,719 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PCL Construction?

81% 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 (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 110 reviews)); "Great benefits and an awesome work portfolio in Los Angeles" ((in 110 reviews)); "great culture and company promotion" ((in 75 reviews)); "And good pay" ((in 70 reviews)); "Great team and learning environment" ((in 29 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 75 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 50 reviews)); "Long hours to be expected for a promotion." ((in 43 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 41 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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PCL Construction reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)

Chris Gower

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

138 reviews

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3.0

Aug 24, 2021

Good Benefits

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Decent Vacation Time, Employee Ownership, Decent Culture, Helpful Colleagues

Cons

Low Salaries, Slow Growth and Frequent Relocation

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review. 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. Our mobility programs assists with employee development and growth. If you have any further questions about any of these, feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

3.0

Jul 20, 2021

PCL

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits for the salary employees

Cons

There are no cons that I can think of

PCL Construction Response

Thank you for your review! We are always looking for new ways to improve. Let us know if you have any suggestions on how we could achieve a 5/5 working experience for you at pcl@glassdoor.com.

5.0

Jun 28, 2021

Good company

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for.

Cons

Salaries aren’t as competitive as other companies.

PCL Construction Response

Thanks for your review! Please note that we conduct research annually to ensure salaries are competitive in your market. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes discretionary performance bonuses, health and wellness benefits, employee share ownership program and more. If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com.

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