Senior Urban Design & Planning Leader

Urbandesignlab; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbandesignlab is looking for an Urban Design Planning Leader in the United States to lead and grow its planning and urban design practice. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in planning or urban design and be skilled in managing complex projects. Responsibilities include securing new projects through business development, leading project teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards. A salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in planning and or urban design.
• Experience in leading arts and entertainment related planning projects.
• Proven client interaction and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow planning and urban design practice regionally and nationally.
• Identify and secure new projects through business development and client networking.
• Represent the firm in industry events, speaking engagements, and client meetings.
• Lead planning and urban design project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Develop planning strategies, narratives, and technical deliverables.
• Contribute to projects focused on sustainability, equity, and resilience.
• Coordinate with internal teams ensuring QA QC and project standards compliance.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related construction field

Strong conceptual design and planning expertise

Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities

Experience in community engagement and stakeholder coordination

Strong understanding of planning and urban design processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Urbandesignlab is looking for an Urban Design Planning Leader in the United States to lead and grow its planning and urban design practice. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in planning or urban design and be skilled in managing complex projects. Responsibilities include securing new projects through business development, leading project teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards. A salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year is offered.