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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$138K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring client success on our analytics platform. Oversee onboarding, drive adoption, and enhance value realization throughout the client lifecycle, while managing pro...

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

$138K - $170K *

Drive client success by managing onboarding and adoption of analytics solutions, ensuring measurable value realization and fostering strong relationships throughout the client lifecycle. Advocate for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $170K *

Oversee end-to-end client success on the analytics platform, driving onboarding, adoption, and value realization. Cultivate client relationships, ensure technical delivery, and enhance overall satisfa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $170K *

Drive client success by leading platform adoption, managing analytics projects, and optimizing value realization through a consultative approach in a dynamic, matrixed environment...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform occupancy planning by driving integration across teams and optimizing space strategies. Lead key initiatives and provide expert guidance on real estate strategies while ensuring compliance w...

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

$105K - $124K *

Transform complex SBA and commercial credit transactions into sound lending recommendations. Leverage your expertise in credit analysis and risk assessment to drive impactful decisions and support bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $82K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business decisions through analytics and reporting. This role supports dashboard development and optimizes data processes, fostering collaboration in asset ma...

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

$85K - $110K *

Analyze investment opportunities and risks in leveraged loans and CLOs. Collaborate across teams to develop recommendations, maintain analytics, and monitor portfolio performance while ensuring compli...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $149K *

Partner with us to lead strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives, driving supplier performance and financial value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement...

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

$121K - $131K *

Partner with us to enhance CISA’s acquisition programs through detailed analysis of requirements, stakeholder collaboration, and effective governance strategies. Drive improvements that ensure systems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Lead complex IPO and capital markets engagements, serving as senior advisor through transaction lifecycles, optimizing public company readiness, and building client relationships for successful outcom...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Join our dynamic team to lead complex IPOs and capital markets transactions, driving clients through every step of their journey to becoming public companies while collaborating across multiple financ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving complex cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, mentoring junior analysts, and bridging business and technical teams to enhance security processes and governance across th...

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

$140K *

Empower your career as you learn to navigate the real estate landscape, connecting clients with their dream homes. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, develop essential sales techniques, and manage...

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

$98K - $140K *

Lead the charge in supporting the trading team by managing deal lifecycles, ensuring accurate data entry, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with traders and back-office teams to resolv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by supporting finance transformation initiatives, focusing on ERP modernization and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize finance pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $108K *

Deliver strategic financial insights and support decision-making through advanced analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaborate with finance and business leaders to improve performance visibility...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Drive success by supporting Capital Markets and ETF teams through data analysis, presentations, and relationship management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance listings and engage with C-level...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Transform financial strategies by developing models and analytics to support investment banking initiatives. Collaborate with senior bankers and product teams to drive client success through innovativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead and optimize revenue cycle operations by managing complex authorizations, providing oversight to a team, and ensuring timely financial clearance for pediatric services, while enhancing workflow e...

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

$120K *

Transform property acquisition strategies by sourcing and negotiating value-add real estate deals. Engage with agents and sellers to build relationships, analyze properties, and drive innovative marke...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing field operations, ensuring safety standards, and driving productivity. Collaborate with various departments to enhance processes, support technician training...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by analyzing financial insights and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to transform complex data into actionable strategies that driv...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage the real estate portfolio, leveraging data and insights to optimize strategies for US locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive successful real estate dec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth in commercial real estate by leading acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions. Collaborate with clients and manage complex contracts with minimal supervision while provi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.