Planning and Development Manager Jobs

Planning and Development Manager jobs are open across government agencies, real estate, construction, and nonprofit sectors, at levels from project coordinator to senior director, with specializations in land use planning, community development, and capital program management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles175+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type76% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Director, Sustainability Programs (Facilities Planning and Development)
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Director, Sustainability Programs (Facilities Planning and Development)
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Riverside, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Specialized Engineering
$142k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5
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Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, California
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$129k - $240k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Manager, Project Controls (Planning), Project & Development Services
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Manager, Project Controls (Planning), Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$149k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Infrastructure Planning Mgr, GND - Planning, Implementation, Coordination (PIC) Team
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Infrastructure Planning Mgr, GND - Planning, Implementation, Coordination (PIC) Team
Amazon.com
New Albany, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$78k - $137k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Strategy & Program Development Director - Payment Integrity Strategy & Planning
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Strategy & Program Development Director - Payment Integrity Strategy & Planning
Elevance Health
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Planning and Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin20
  • BKF Engineers12
  • City of Phoenix6
  • PARKHILL5
  • Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Medical Devices
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in planning and development manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field
  • Experience managing land use entitlements, zoning applications, or development review processes
  • AICP certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred or required
  • Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional project teams and external agency coordination
  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental review requirements including NEPA and CEQA

Tips for Your Planning and Development Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to project outcomes

Planning and development managers are hired on results, not duties. Rewrite each bullet to show what you delivered: acreage rezoned, funding secured, timelines shortened, or community plans adopted. Hiring managers scan for concrete impact, not a list of responsibilities.

Highlight regulatory and entitlement experience

Many postings screen for specific regulatory knowledge: CEQA, NEPA, zoning codes, or state-specific land use statutes. If you have that experience, name the regulation directly in your resume so it clears keyword filters and signals fluency to reviewers.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists planning and development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by sector before you search

The role looks very different in municipal government versus private development versus nonprofit housing. Decide which sector fits your background before you search, then target postings in that lane. Scattering applications across all three signals unfocused candidates to hiring committees.

Prepare a portfolio of approved projects

Bring a one-page project summary sheet to interviews: project name, your role, approval timeline, stakeholders managed, and outcome. Planning and development interviews frequently ask for case examples, and having specifics ready separates you from candidates who speak only in generalities.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Planning and development manager offers often include budget authority, staff headcount, and capital program size that are negotiable. Before you accept, clarify what resources you will actually control. Underfunded programs stall careers faster than a lower starting salary.

Planning and Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most planning and development managers?

The companies hiring the most planning and development managers right now include Lockheed Martin, BKF Engineers, and City of Phoenix, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and large real estate developers consistently represent the highest volume of postings.

How many planning and development manager jobs are remote?

About 81% of planning and development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many management roles because the work frequently requires site visits, public hearings, and in-person agency coordination. Roles focused on policy research, grant writing, or program oversight within larger organizations tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.

How do you become a planning and development manager?

Most planning and development managers begin with a degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field, then spend several years as a planner or project coordinator building experience with entitlements, environmental review, or community engagement. Earning AICP certification strengthens candidacy for manager-level roles. Demonstrating that you can run a project end to end, manage agency relationships, and present to elected bodies or boards typically triggers the step up to manager.

Can I get hired as a planning and development manager without direct management experience?

Yes, many employers will hire a strong senior planner into a manager role if you can show you have led a major project, supervised junior staff informally, or coordinated across multiple departments. Frame your resume around decisions you owned and stakeholders you directed rather than tasks you completed. Smaller municipalities and nonprofits in particular often promote experienced individual contributors into their first planning and development manager positions.

What does the planning and development manager interview process look like?

Most employers run two to three rounds: an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, a panel interview with department leadership and sometimes elected officials or board members, and occasionally a written exercise or presentation on a hypothetical development scenario. Expect detailed questions about how you have handled community opposition, managed competing agency timelines, and kept projects on budget. References from public officials or partner agencies carry significant weight at the final stage.

Where can I find and apply to planning and development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to planning and development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your sector background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.

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