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

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

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Oct 4, 2019

If you are are a white man, this is the place for you!

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

6y

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.

4.0

Jun 5, 2019

Almost 2 years of employment

Welder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money! Benefits were good. Lots of hours

Cons

Got deathly sick for a month, stayed in contact during that time, turned in all notes and paperwork in timely manner, then got told I abandoned my position and not eligible for rehire A lot of the bosses I had called people names and cussed employees on a daily basis

PCL Construction Response

7y

We are concerned about your experience and would like to investigate this further. Please reach out to us at glassdoor@pcl.com or utilize our confidential ethics helpline at 1-800-461-9330.

4.0

May 7, 2019

Good company, bad compensation

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working with a number of the people at PCL, and continue to keep in touch with many of them. The health insurance is one of the best in the country. We did some amazing projects. They are great builders.

Cons

My pay was way below market value, I went somewhere else and am making 35% more than I was there. I put up with it because I was sold that there was so much opportunity, but it never came to fruition for me. When I decided I was going to leave they tried to talk about what they could do for me at that point to keep me, but I had already committed elsewhere, and I didn't feel that was the time to try to make employees happy. We also were always short staffed, and managing much more than we should have with the staff.

PCL Construction Response

7y

Thanks for your review. Your feedback on compensation is valuable to us as we aim to pay our employees fairly.

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