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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$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining real estate investment advisory, delivering strategic asset management and client solutions for high-net-worth and institutional clients throughout the investment life cy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $97K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data and market trends to support land acquisition strategies. Collaborate with management to prepare feasibility studies and financial reports, ensuring optima...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $97K *

Transform financial analysis and market research to drive strategic land acquisition decisions. Collaborate with leadership to prepare feasibility studies, financial reports, and competitive analyses...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of real estate transactions by underwriting deals, ensuring accuracy in financial models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business development decisio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on structuring secured real estate financing. Engage in credit analysis, cash flow modeling, and market research to support transaction origination and exe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and structuring secured real estate financing transactions. Collaborate with teams to evaluate creditworthiness, prepare documentation, and conduct market research, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse sectors, ensuring a seamless hiring process from entry-level to executive roles while collaborating with stakeholders to...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Empower growth by supporting asset management strategies in Senior Housing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance investment value through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by supporting asset management strategies for Senior Housing investments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, conduct financial analysis, and contribute to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you build and manage complex financial models for a high-stakes federal advisory program, impacting multibillion-dollar real estate initiatives and providing vital support to se...

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

$85K - $142K *

Analyze investment performance and optimize asset management strategies to maximize returns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial models, evaluate opportunities, and provide in...

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize land acquisition processes by enhancing data management, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. Join a dynamic team to drive improvements and support decision-making for border barrier con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $108K *

Shape the future of business development by driving revenue growth and client engagement in fixed income markets. Collaborate with experts to innovate services and enhance market presence, ensuring al...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of offshore oil and gas investment by analyzing assets, building valuation models, and collaborating with experts to deliver insights that drive client success and influence investmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $105K *

Contribute to international investment strategies by performing portfolio analytics, maintaining financial models, and enhancing process efficiency. Engage collaboratively to support decision-making t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Contribute to our equity research team by developing financial models, analyzing data, and supporting senior analysts in producing insightful reports. Engage with industry trends and enhance your skil...

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

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of financial modeling and research analysis to support investment recommendations. Collaborate with senior analysts to develop insights on REITs, enhancing your expertise in equity rese...

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

$89K - $134K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on private debt and equity operations. Leverage your expertise in asset lifecycle servicing while guiding junior team members and driving process improveme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $91K *

Unlock potential by performing specialized commercial property appraisals, analyzing market data, and ensuring compliance with appraisal standards. Collaborate with property owners and maintain accura...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform industry insights by leading offshore oil-and-gas research. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance our technology and deliver actionable insights impacting client investment de...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive strategic real estate initiatives by managing a diverse portfolio, overseeing leasing activities, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize workspace solutions and ensure compliance with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Optimize the growth and management of a national Real Estate Specialty Finance platform by underwriting new lending opportunities, analyzing commercial real estate loans, and collaborating with intern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Transform complex real estate evaluations and appraisals, guiding junior analysts while collaborating with senior management to achieve team goals and enhance investment strategies in a dynamic commer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.