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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$150K - $190K *

Drive program-wide leadership in integrated controls, enhancing cost, schedule, and financial visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish governance standards and improve predictability for...

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

$150K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading integrated program controls within a dynamic team. Drive cost, schedule, and forecasting excellence while enhancing financial visibility and governance across diverse pr...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in program controls integration, overseeing cost, scheduling, and forecasting functions. Drive governance standards and analytical frameworks to enhance program predictability and fina...

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

$105K - $124K *

Drive credit analysis excellence by evaluating borrower eligibility, repayment capacity, and collateral adequacy. Collaborate with teams to recommend credit decisions and enhance SBA lending initiativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $135K *

Champion innovative workplace strategies that enhance business operations, optimize space utilization, and improve employee experience through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration...

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

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and optimize eCommerce performance by translating complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer journeys and drive strategic decisions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower diverse clients by managing real estate transactions and financing. Leverage 4-6 years of experience to navigate acquisitions, sales, and development projects effectively while ensuring timely...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $110K *

Transform mortgage production data into actionable insights by leading analytics initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic recommendations that drive business su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $110K *

Discover opportunities to influence mortgage analytics, leveraging insights from data to drive strategic outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing and production dynamics, f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $110K *

Contribute to mortgage market intelligence by transforming data into actionable insights. Lead cross-functional analyses, develop metrics, and provide guidance on loan production trends. Deliver predi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $148K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex employee data issues while managing audits and compliance analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance HR processes and ensure timely submissions...

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

$165K - $190K *

Advance your career by shaping analyst relations and market perception in AI and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful evaluations and strategic narratives that enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $170K *

Lead the charge in ensuring client success through effective onboarding, continuous engagement, and maximizing value realization on the analytics platform. Leverage strong relationship management and...

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

$138K - $170K *

Empower client success by managing analyticsplatform delivery and adoption. Lead end-to-end client engagements, ensuring value realization and long-term growth while serving as the primary subject mat...

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

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$73K - $110K *

Engage in data mining and analysis to drive decision-making. Lead projects involving data quality, programming solutions, and visualizations, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   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

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.