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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$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise operations through effective IT service management. As a Security Analyst, you'll design, implement, and support secure LAN systems while ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Drive the operational and financial success of a commercial office portfolio. Design strategies to maximize asset value, ensure tenant satisfaction, and oversee top-tier property management operations...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving real estate sales through lead generation, client consultations, and expert negotiations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to achieve goals, enhance client experiences, and...

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and manage balance sheet forecasting and interest rate risk. Collaborate on complex reporting, ensure data quality, and support treasury activities while driving process...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $133K *

Transform your career by driving balance sheet forecasting and interest rate risk analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance treasury operations and implement innovative risk management stra...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $133K *

Engage in strategic analysis and management of balance sheet forecasting and interest rate risk. Collaborate with teams to enhance risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with treasury regula...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $133K *

Optimize balance sheet forecasting and interest rate risk management through quantitative analysis, reporting, and collaboration. Contribute to risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with tr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $107K *

Transform your career by joining our dynamic team as you support underwriting activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the financial reporting for a $8.5 billion foreign real estate portfolio, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Oversee audits, budgeting, and vendor payments while driving process improvements and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $134K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert tax and advisory services to small businesses. Collaborate with leadership to drive client success while mentoring a talented team. Enjoy flexibility and growt...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $134K *

Drive tax compliance and advisory services for small businesses, mentoring staff while enhancing client relationships. Collaborate with leadership to implement efficiencies and foster professional gro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $134K *

Lead the charge in delivering tax and advisory services to small businesses, coaching talented staff while enhancing client relationships and driving firm success. Enjoy a flexible work environment wi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $134K *

Optimize client relationships by delivering expert tax and advisory services. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team performance and drive business growth while mentoring staff and ensuring compl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Transform financial reporting for a $8.5B foreign real estate portfolio. Lead audits, oversee budgeting, and drive efficiencies while ensuring compliance with IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP. Collaborate wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Innovate in data analytics by managing scalable infrastructures and AI-enabled solutions, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business development, enhance reporting, and improve decision...

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

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming data analytics for the National Industrial platform by owning core datasets, enhancing reporting functionalities, and implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline ana...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of analytics for our National Leasing Advisory platform. You'll enhance data infrastructure, streamline reporting processes, and implement AI-driven solutions to transform how we c...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Optimize the National Leasing Advisory Industrial platform through data infrastructure and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to streamline analytics while enhancing decision-making and rep...

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

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by spearheading data analytics solutions to streamline the National Industrial platform. You will design and maintain datasets, dashboards, and AI-driven workflows to drive effective...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Take ownership of robust data infrastructure and analytics for the National Industrial platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and streamline processes through advanced dat...

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

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by building robust analytics platforms, optimizing dashboards, and integrating AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency across diverse business de...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable analytics solutions that drive insights across the National Industrial platform by leveraging data, AI, and collaborative efforts to optimize business development...

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

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving data innovation within the National Leasing Advisory Industrial platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable analytics solutions, enhancing investor and occup...

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

$110K - $130K *

Support and optimize the lending lifecycle for Public REITs, focusing on credit analysis, risk assessment, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance underwriting, portfolio management, and cli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise-level financial modeling, valuation, and M&A analysis. Influence corporate strategy and allocate capital effectively by presenting valuable insights and recomme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.