Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs for experienced professionals shaping how cities and communities grow. Ladders features vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior roles in land use, transportation, housing, sustainability, and urban development.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners help communities make informed decisions about land, infrastructure, and development. They analyze demographic and economic data, evaluate zoning and land-use proposals, prepare plans, and work with public agencies, developers, residents, and other stakeholders. Depending on the position, planners may focus on transportation networks, affordable housing, environmental resilience, economic development, or comprehensive city planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Search for opportunities such as senior urban planner, planning manager, director of planning, land-use planner, transportation planner, city planner, community development director, and urban design planner. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, location, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek expertise in zoning and land-use policy, research and data analysis, project management, public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Geographic information systems (GIS), environmental review, transportation planning, and knowledge of local regulations can also be valuable. Many roles require a relevant degree and several years of planning experience; some employers prefer professional certification or a graduate degree.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Browse urban planner openings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Use your planning experience and preferred focus area to identify opportunities that align with your career goals, whether you want to lead projects, guide policy, or help shape long-term community development.

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$90K - $105K *

Analyze data and create actionable insights to enhance business intelligence. Engage in SQL, Python, and data visualization to maintain dashboards, support modeling, and drive improvements in efficien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$121K - $167K *

Lead the evolution of real estate applications by designing and implementing innovative technology solutions, enhancing system reliability, and driving proactive support across Yardi platforms and int...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Optimize the Yardi platform by administering, configuring, and enhancing its functionalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient business processes and support system improvem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $150K *

Optimize sales operations by managing forecasting and data analytics to enhance revenue delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and support sales processes, enabling...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform mortgage servicing by leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and enhancing documentation processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps and implement effective governan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Champion excellence in appraisal review by ensuring quality standards are met. Collaborate with teams to manage portfolios, enhancing client engagement and delivering timely services for multi-propert...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $95K *

Champion the analysis of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects, leveraging strong financial acumen to prepare investment models and reports. Collaborate with developers and manage multiple assignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $130K *

Explore data-driven insights to enhance business intelligence and optimize performance. Collaborate with teams to analyze complex data, develop reporting structures, and present findings that influenc...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $93K *

Drive efficient lease audits by managing expense reconciliations, ensuring compliance, and interpreting commercial lease language, while effectively communicating with landlord representatives and ana...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $125K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw financial data into structured datasets. Collaborate on innovative systems that cater to institutional investors, ensuring data integrity and market coverage while...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Transform data into insights as you partner with clients to enhance processes and drive strategic decisions, utilizing your expertise in analytics and reporting tools for impactful business intelligen...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Engage in the end-to-end valuation process across diverse asset classes, ensuring compliance with USPAP guidelines. Collaborate with teams to analyze market data, mentor analysts, and enhance client r...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to drive purchasing processes, focusing on builder relations, financial analysis, and program growth. Your expertise will shape the future of home constructi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive effective cost management for global construction projects. Leverage your expertise to support project managers, optimize budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful proj...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Drive comprehensive analytics projects from scoping to delivery, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic remote environment...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $121K *

Empower strategic growth by analyzing M&A opportunities and driving business development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning and support sustainability e...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $275K *

Manage comprehensive financial evaluations for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, delivering strategic insights and supporting investment decisions throughout project lifecycles while fostering cr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Analyze financial performance and manage cash flow in this dual FP&A and treasury role. Collaborate with leadership on reporting, forecasting, and budgeting while ensuring accurate cash management acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Strategy & Analytics practice. Drive innovation, enhance advisor engagement, and develop a talented team while delivering high-level client solutions in a ha...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $92K *

Drive thorough property valuation reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and adequate loan collateral. Utilize analytical skills to collaborate effectively across departments, maintain relation...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Drive financial insights and analysis for technology functions, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with finance and tech leaders to enhance decision-making and optimize reso...

Daytona Beach, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $103K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize data access and analysis, supporting business operations through effective data management, SQL execution, and collaboration across departments to enhance decision-maki...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of transportation pricing structures, harnessing data-driven insights to enhance profitability and support strategic growth initiatives across the US Marketplace for diverse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop recommendations and plans for land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, and community growth. They analyze information, coordinate with stakeholders, and help public or private organizations evaluate development decisions.

  • What qualifications are typically required for urban planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for a relevant degree, planning experience, and skills in land-use policy, research, communication, and project management. Some positions may prefer GIS expertise, a graduate degree, or professional certification.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, senior urban planner, planning manager, director of planning, land-use planner, transportation planner, and community development director.

  • How much do urban planner jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation depends on factors such as the employer, location, experience, and scope of the position.

  • Where can urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners may work for city and regional governments, public agencies, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, or other organizations involved in community planning and development.