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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$62K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing properties and staff, ensuring exceptional tenant relations, financial oversight, and operational excellence while maintaining company assets and fostering a collaborative...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in property tax strategy development and execution, optimizing compliance and minimizing liabilities while supervising onsite and offshore teams to enhance financial performance and op...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Launch your career by leading our property tax strategy, managing teams, budgets, and compliance. Collaborate with finance leaders to minimize tax liabilities and drive operational excellence across a...

3 weeks ago

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

$121K - $170K *

Lead the execution of Workplace Office Space Fit-Out projects, ensuring design integration and adherence to standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to manage construction activities, budgets, an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to analyze industry trends and financials, build models, and produce insightful reports for clients, while collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior staff, and enhance your expertise in LIHTC compliance and pa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in financial planning and analysis, driving impactful insights and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by delivering precise investment performance analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and actionable insights across diverse portfolios...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing audit projects while fostering relationships with clients and staff. Drive business opportunities and enhance team capabilities within a dynamic environment, ensuring effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining cash flow modeling for ABS transactions. Leverage your expertise to manage complex projects, collaborate with analytical teams, and establish best practices in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate operations across multiple office and R&D sites, ensuring excellence in project management, transaction execution, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with local t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K *

Inspire a high-performing sales team to exceed targets through hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and relationship building. Drive revenue growth by implementing effective sales processes and id...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of client relationships by overseeing account performance, driving profitability, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across multiple service lines while leading a diverse team...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of revenue finance by leading forecasting, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial insights and drive process improvements while mentorin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by managing operations across a portfolio of affordable housing communities. Oversee compliance, personnel, financials, and strategic leasing to ensure successful management and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and empower project teams to deliver exceptional outcomes, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines and budgets. Build strong client relationships while driving continuous improvement and fost...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead multidisciplinary design delivery for data center projects, ensuring coordinated, cost-effective designs from planning through construction. Drive tenant test fits, manage A/E consultants, and en...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery for data center projects, ensuring buildable, cost-effective designs from planning through construction. Collaborate with teams to meet tenant need...

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by managing maintenance and repair projects, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Leverage your expertise to enhance efficiency and lead efforts in prev...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex commercial analyses, revenue reporting, and settlement calculations. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize financial performance and ensure accur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$214K - $385K *

Unlock potential by leading complex negotiations and managing diverse teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across regions while ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to drive investment banking services in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Leverage your expertise in client management, financial modeling, and transaction execution to deliver excep...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Transform real estate development by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely completion, and fostering community partnerships to create impactful housing solutions and facilities...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic property management team, fostering strong client relationships, and driving operational excellence to achieve strategic goals and enhance asset value...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to support investment banking in healthcare sectors. Contribute to transaction execution and client management while honing your financial analysis and modeling skills in a fast-pa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.