As President and CEO of PCL, Chris Gower leads one of North America’s largest construction organizations with a hands-on mindset shaped by his early days framing houses. Over a 30-year career with PCL, he’s risen through nearly every role—from estimator to project manager to COO—delivering landmark projects across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Now at the helm, Gower champions innovation, risk management, and industry advancement, ensuring PCL continues to set new standards in excellence. A past recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and the Premier’s Award, he also serves on multiple boards and remains a committed advocate for both community impact and construction’s next generation.