How much does a Head of Civil Engineering make in Boulder, CO? The average Head of Civil Engineering salary in Boulder, CO is $288,958 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $257,354 and $331,112. 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. 

Head of Civil Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Civil Engineering Salary $228,580 Boulder,CO April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Civil Engineering Salary $257,354 Boulder,CO April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Civil Engineering Salary $288,958 Boulder,CO April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Civil Engineering Salary $331,112 Boulder,CO April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Civil Engineering Salary $369,492 Boulder,CO April 24, 2024
25% $257,354 10% $228,580 90% $369,492 75% $331,112 $288,958 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Head of Civil Engineering provides strategic leadership for civil engineering projects and teams. Ensures objectives and decision-making align with the overall organizational short-term and long-term goals. Being a Head of Civil Engineering oversees resource allocation and key staffing decisions. Assess and evaluates new business opportunities and makes recommendations about new business. Additionally, Head of Civil Engineering establishes rigorous policies and procedures to attain consistent regulatory 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 or equivalent. May require Professional Engineer License (PE). Typically reports to top management. The Head of Civil 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. To be a Head of Civil Engineering typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Head of Civil Engineering salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Head of Civil Engineering, the highest Head of Civil Engineering salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Head of Civil Engineering salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Head of Civil Engineering salary is in Miami, FL, where the Head of Civil Engineering salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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