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Canada’s Safest Construction Employer - (Over 300 employees)
Chris Gower
President and CEO
Chris Gower leads the PCL family of companies as President and CEO, overseeing all operations and guiding the office of the CEO. He began his career framing houses, gaining hands-on experience in the trades before moving into progressive leadership roles including Estimator, Construction Risk Manager, District Manager, Regional Vice President, and COO, Buildings. With more than 30 years at PCL, Chris has helped deliver iconic projects across Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Recognized as a respected industry leader, Chris is a champion of innovation and operational excellence. His strategic focus and ability to anticipate market shifts keep PCL at the forefront of emerging trends, delivering solutions that advance the industry and drive strong business performance. Under his leadership, PCL continues to shape skylines, support vital infrastructure, and contribute to thriving, resilient communities. Beyond business results, Chris is committed to elevating the construction industry and strengthening the communities where PCL operates. He actively promotes best-in-class practices, talent development, and industry collaboration, while supporting charitable and community organizations across North America. His leadership reflects a belief that construction is about more than building – it’s about leaving lasting, positive impact for the people and places PCL serves.
President and CEO
Chris Gower
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Mike Wieninger
COO, Canadian Operations
Mike Wieninger serves as Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Operations, with responsibility for PCL’s buildings and civil business across the country. He began his career with PCL in 1996 as an Estimator in Calgary and quickly advanced through progressive leadership roles in Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. Mike brings more than 25 years of construction experience and deep insight into Canada’s diverse markets. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in delivering major projects that shape communities and strengthen critical infrastructure across the country. A strong advocate for client success and industry advancement, Mike prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and disciplined execution. His leadership continues to drive operational excellence across PCL’s Canadian operations, fostering teams that are agile, high-performing, and committed to delivering outstanding results for clients and partners.
COO, Canadian Operations
Mike Wieninger
Todd Craigen
President and COO, Corporate Services
Passionate about delivering value to clients and building resilient, connected communities, Todd brings 27 years of construction industry experience to his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Services. Todd has held progressive leadership roles across Canada, from project delivery and district operations to enterprise-wide strategy and governance. Throughout his career, he has led major pursuits and projects across multiple markets, including P3 and EPC delivery, and has overseen more than $8 billion in building projects and over $1 billion in solar work across Canada, the United States, and Australia. He is known for fostering strong client partnerships, advancing innovation, and championing disciplined strategy that enables long-term growth.
Todd also prioritizes community engagement and industry leadership, working closely with partners and stakeholders to strengthen the built environment and support local economic development. He studied architectural engineering at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology and holds Gold Seal Certification in project management from the Canadian Construction Association.
President and COO, Corporate Services
Todd Craigen
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PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $13 billion in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100 percent employee-ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centres, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project.
Reg Sopka
Vice President, Health, Safety and Environment
Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environment, Reg Sopka began his PCL career in 2008 as District HSE Manager at PCL Energy, later moving to PCL Industrial Management. He became Regional HSE Manager in 2018, overseeing heavy industrial and North American headquarters, and in 2024 became Director of HSE for Canada, where he led national safety policy implementation and performance monitoring. He holds Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certifications. Reg also earned a diploma in occupational health and safety from Toronto Metropolitan University. His leadership has been key in advancing PCL’s integrated safety and operational strategy across Canadian industrial projects.
Vice President, Health, Safety and Environment
Reg Sopka