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Urban Planner

LaSalle Network
Rochester, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Planner position at LaSalle Network?

LaSalle Network is seeking an Urban Planner to join our client's Planning Team. This role plays a critical part in leading the development of written technical reports, presentations, and project deliverables for municipal, developer, and private-sector clients.

Municipal experience is essential and represents a major portion of the work. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a practical understanding of planning and permitting processes across varied jurisdictions.

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for community and economic development. This role also offers leadership opportunities, mentorship responsibilities, and meaningful influence within an employee-owned organization.???????

Urban Planner Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the production of presentation materials, technical reports, correspondence, and project deliverables
  • Develop and facilitate community engagement activities and public meetings
  • Conduct and oversee data collection, research, and analysis
  • Manage project budgets and schedules
  • Develop strategies supporting economic development, community development, housing initiatives, efficient land use, and streetscape and mobility improvements
  • Collaborate with municipalities, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, and community organizations
  • Interpret and apply applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances
  • Assist with proposal development and fee estimates
  • Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff
  • Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, public meetings, and community events

Urban Planner Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of professional planning experience (6 years preferred for senior-level responsibilities)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field
  • AICP certification required
  • Strong experience working with municipalities
  • Knowledge of planning principles, research methods, and data collection
  • Familiarity with municipal planning and zoning administration
  • Understanding of development processes, real estate finance, incentives, and public approvals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu preferred

The compensation for this position is up to $80,000 base salary and full benefits including medical, dental, and 401k match.

Thank you,

Kelly Wagner

Director

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.


LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Salary : $80,000

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