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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$99K - $123K *

Drive your career with impactful evaluations and appraisals in commercial real estate. Collaborate with senior management, guide junior analysts, and establish market values to support strategic inves...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Transform real estate evaluations by conducting complex appraisals and reviews. Collaborate with management to set goals, mentor junior analysts, and ensure compliance with industry standards while dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Shape complex real estate evaluations and appraisals, guiding junior analysts while collaborating with senior management to achieve team objectives and market insights in commercial real estate invest...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Reimagine the landscape of commercial real estate by conducting in-depth appraisals and reviews. Collaborate with senior management to establish market values, guide junior analysts, and drive continu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Unlock your potential as you evaluate and review complex real estate appraisals, guiding junior analysts and collaborating with management to achieve team goals in a dynamic environment focused on con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $123K *

Transform real estate transactions by leading teams, managing projects, and driving strategic decisions. Leverage financial expertise to negotiate agreements and enhance urban development initiatives...

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $150K *

Optimize sales operations by managing forecasting and data analytics to enhance revenue delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and support sales processes, enabling...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support real estate investments, conducting due diligence, managing portfolios, and enhancing client relations while driving business development and strategic initiatives acros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K *

Advance your career by driving sales and building relationships with real estate investors. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective marketing and smooth transactions, maximizing profitability and e...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at building trust with homeowners, negotiating deals, and closing contracts. Leverage provided leads and training to achieve sales targets and drive company growth in a dynamic, su...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $180K *

Unlock potential by engaging with homeowners directly to close real estate deals. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and time management, focusing on nurturing inbound leads and building tr...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex lease accounting initiatives, ensuring compliance and accuracy in CAM reconciliations, financial reporting, and lease documentation. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and re...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Elevate treasury operations by managing cash flows, banking relationships, and process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to support global funds, ensuring efficient treasury activities and c...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Reimagine real estate finance as a key analyst driving rating strategies, analyzing corporate debt for REITs and funds across markets, engaging with executives, and producing insightful reports to sha...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive success in negotiation and marketing of high-profile commercial real estate. Develop client relationships, analyze market data, and support property transactions while ensuring compliance with i...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Elevate financial analysis for a top-tier commercial real estate portfolio. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic insights, leveraging advanced modeling and GAAP principles to support...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing procurement and financial processes through data management, project oversight, and specification writing. Collaborate across divisions to drive performance improvements a...

6 days ago

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

$155K - $225K *

Join a team that delivers market insights through robust economic research and analysis to inform strategic decisions for clients. Engage with varied stakeholders and contribute to impactful financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $178K *

Advance your career by leading multifamily asset dispositions, optimizing investment returns, and collaborating with key stakeholders to execute successful capital-market strategies in a dynamic envir...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of diverse commercial mortgage loan portfolios, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring while serving as a key liaison among stakeholders. Drive customer service excellence...

5 days ago

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

$72K - $108K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute monthly accounting tasks, enhance financial reporting, and drive process improvements while building expertise in investment accounting and internal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Join our dynamic Asset Management team to support financial oversight of properties. You'll analyze budgets, monitor cash flow, and report to leadership, gaining exposure to all facets of a vertically...

Today

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

$78K - $93K *

Explore strategic growth through M&A analysis, financial modeling, and stakeholder coordination. Drive deal execution and enhance partnership strategies while managing relationships and improving proc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming data management through the implementation of Nuvolo's IWMS solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and drive successful migrations, enhancing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of investment banking by conducting in-depth industry research and analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support live transactions, develop financial models, and create compell...

4 weeks ago

  •   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.