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Mid level urban planner jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, lead community engagement processes, and shape land use decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Roles run across Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Retail, with a 20 remote and hybrid share, and employers like Steinberg Hart, Lyft, and Stantec hiring at this level now.
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Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Urban Development
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer Project Manager for our Phoenix office. The candidate will have 5-15 years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona with urban/land development project experience in both single-family and multi-family residential developments, in addition to commercial and/or industrial site development projects. Duties include but not limited to, business development, mentoring staff, initial project research, management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close out efforts.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Duties:
- Manage the preparation of design and construction drawings.
- Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
- Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and prepare change orders.
- Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters.
- Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate construction administration.
- Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting.
- Identify contacts/clients/opportunities for new work.
- Train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.
- Responsible for assigned portion of office sales goals.
- Prepare project work plan and schedule for projects.
- Provide technically sound designs for our clients.
- Ensure quality controls measures are being adhered to on project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
- Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
- Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
- Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
- Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
- Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
- Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Role Competencies:
- Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
- Organizes Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
- Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
- Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
- Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona.
- 5-15 years of civil engineering design experience in Land Development.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel and Word software.
- Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
- Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Develop relationships with clients that allows for ease in communications and problem solving.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership Competencies
About Huitt-Zollars:
- Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
- Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.
Benefits & Perks:
- Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- MDLive Telehealth
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
- Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
- Term Life / AD&D insurance
- Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Urban Development
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer Project Manager for our Phoenix office. The candidate will have 5-15 years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona with urban/land development project experience in both single-family and multi-family residential developments, in addition to commercial and/or industrial site development projects. Duties include but not limited to, business development, mentoring staff, initial project research, management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close out efforts.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Duties:
- Manage the preparation of design and construction drawings.
- Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
- Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and prepare change orders.
- Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters.
- Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate construction administration.
- Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting.
- Identify contacts/clients/opportunities for new work.
- Train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.
- Responsible for assigned portion of office sales goals.
- Prepare project work plan and schedule for projects.
- Provide technically sound designs for our clients.
- Ensure quality controls measures are being adhered to on project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
- Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
- Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
- Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
- Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
- Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
- Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Role Competencies:
- Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
- Organizes Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
- Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
- Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
- Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona.
- 5-15 years of civil engineering design experience in Land Development.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel and Word software.
- Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
- Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Develop relationships with clients that allows for ease in communications and problem solving.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership Competencies
About Huitt-Zollars:
- Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
- Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.
Benefits & Perks:
- Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- MDLive Telehealth
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
- Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
- Term Life / AD&D insurance
- Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Mid Level Urban Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level urban planner job?
Position yourself around project ownership rather than task support. Highlight work where you led a plan, managed stakeholder input, or delivered a zoning analysis independently. Tailor your application to show you can operate with limited supervision, not just contribute to a team. Concrete examples of completed plans, approved permits, or community processes you ran carry more weight than generalist descriptions of your duties.
Which companies hire mid level urban planners?
Companies hiring mid level urban planners right now include Steinberg Hart, Lyft, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and private planning and engineering consultancies looking for planners who can manage projects with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level urban planner jobs?
Yes, though the role is more hybrid-weighted than fully remote given fieldwork and public meeting requirements. About 20% of mid level urban planner openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in policy, research, and long-range planning functions where in-person site visits are less frequent than in current planning or permitting roles.
How do I move up to a mid level urban planner role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on expanding the scope of what you own. Early in your career, focus on mastering a specialization such as transportation, housing, or environmental planning, and volunteer to lead smaller project components. Consistent delivery on those pieces, combined with measurable outcomes like approved plans or community adoption, signals readiness to take on full project ownership at the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level urban planners?
Mid Level urban planner roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they carry ongoing demand for planners who can independently manage development review, policy drafting, and long-range planning initiatives without senior oversight on every task.