How much does a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering make in Houston, TX? The average Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering salary in Houston, TX is $277,100 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $246,800 and $317,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary $219,213 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary $246,800 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary $277,100 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary $317,500 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary $354,282 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
25% $246,800 10% $219,213 90% $354,282 75% $317,500 $277,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering ensures objectives and decision-making align with the overall organizational short-term and long-term goals. Provides strategic leadership for civil engineering projects and teams. Being a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering assess and evaluates new business opportunities and makes recommendations about new business. Oversees resource allocation and key staffing decisions. In addition, Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering establishes rigorous policies and procedures to attain consistent regualtory compliance and to facilitate quality, safety, and productivity in operations. Has deep and broad engineering knowledge and experience. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. May require a Professional Engineer License (PE). Typically reports to top management. The Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Working as a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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