Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs focused on shaping livable, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Urban planners work with public agencies, developers, businesses, and residents to guide how land is used and how cities and regions grow. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more, for experienced planners ready to take the next step.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners assess community needs, evaluate development proposals, and create plans and policies for land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. Their work may include analyzing demographic and geographic data, preparing reports, coordinating public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Depending on the role, planners may specialize in zoning, transportation, environmental planning, economic development, or long-range community planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Related roles include senior urban planner, city planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, director of planning, and urban development consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, location, and project scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong research, data analysis, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with zoning and land-use regulations, GIS mapping, planning software, public engagement, and local or regional approval processes can be valuable. Many positions require a degree in urban planning or a related field; advanced credentials and substantial experience may be expected for senior and leadership roles.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Urban planning careers span local and regional government, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and infrastructure organizations. Browse Ladders to discover vetted urban planner and related professional jobs, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, experience requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding Navy services and capturing new federal markets. Collaborate closely with leadership to develop winning proposal strategies, manage complex submissions, and d...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the full-cycle accounting for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your career by applying your residential valuation expertise to enhance collateral risk management, analyze appraisal quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Manage data-driven portfolio analytics and reporting, linking asset teams and investors. This high-exposure role demands financial modeling expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with senio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing diverse development projects nationwide, managing renovations and acquisitions while mitigating risks. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Empower decision-making by executing complex due diligence and risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and mitigate risks associated with third parties...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K *

Elevate our Software research division by publishing impactful insights, fostering C-suite relationships, and leading a team of experts while enhancing your personal brand within a supportive firm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing asset rebalancing and collateral management. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and implement innovative solutions, ensuring accuracy and efficienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Join our team to provide critical financial insights and analysis directly to the CEO. You'll oversee performance metrics, manage reporting, and support strategic projects across operations and sales...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $200K *

Drive client success by managing and retaining commercial insurance accounts, developing new business, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while achieving production goals in a collaborative env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of capital formation by supporting institutional fundraising, investor relations, and portfolio analytics. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to dri...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful financial initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, focusing on labor expense forecasting, variance analysis, and productivity management. Collaborate across teams to influen...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead enterprise-wide financial consolidation and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate across teams for budgeting and forecasting, providing critical insights to senior le...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Oversee enterprise-wide financial consolidation processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Engage with senior leadership in preparing consolidated reports while driving collaboration among Finance...

3 weeks ago

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

$275K - $300K *

Champion innovative investment strategies by conducting in-depth research and analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage proprietary data and technology, generating insights that drive info...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis for client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and strategic insights for stakeholders at all leve...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to optimizing Capital Markets processes by bridging trading, operations, and tax compliance. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance efficiency and support regulatory initiatives in a dyn...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $190K *

Drive strategic initiatives across diverse real estate portfolios, ensuring client satisfaction and innovative solutions. Lead teams in delivering excellence while managing complex relationships and f...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

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

$161K - $190K *

Shape strategic goals for diverse real estate portfolios, leading client engagements and delivering innovative solutions. Drive excellence through analytical insights and relationship management, ensu...

3 days ago

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

$161K - $190K *

Lead the charge in optimizing portfolio strategies for diverse clients, driving innovative solutions and delivering excellence across multiple workstreams while managing senior executive relationships...

3 days ago

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

$99K - $169K *

Champion the development and maintenance of ALM models, enhancing liquidity and risk management strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and improve model performance while communicatin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Engage with our RMBS team to analyze transactions, evaluate collateral, and contribute to credit reports. Collaborate with experts in a dynamic environment, enhancing your skills in credit analysis an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic RMBS team, analyzing transactions and contributing to credit ratings. Collaborate with experts, enhance your skills, and engage in market research while supportin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $121K *

Engage in daily property operations, supporting management and enhancing tenant relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards, financial accuracy, and community satisfaction, while develo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Engage in dynamic property management operations, supporting daily activities and tenant relations. Collaborate with teams to enhance property standards and financial reporting, paving the way for fut...

1 week ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop plans and policies that guide land use and community growth. They may work on housing, transportation, zoning, infrastructure, sustainability, and public spaces, using research and community input to advise decision-makers.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in urban planning or a related discipline, relevant experience, and skills in research, communication, data analysis, and project coordination. GIS, zoning, and public engagement experience can also be useful.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, city planner, senior planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, and director of planning.

  • Where do urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners work for municipal and regional governments, planning and engineering consultancies, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and organizations involved in infrastructure or community development.

  • Can urban planning jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, and management-level urban planning roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, responsibilities, and experience; check each job listing for details.